When R. L. Gemmill was 20, he hitchhiked from Virginia to California to visit relatives. Along the way, he climbed Handies Peak in southern Colorado and had all his food stolen by ground squirrels in the Grand Canyon. Gemmill taught biology and anatomy in Virginia for 32 years and is now retired.

He is the author of "The DOOMSDAY Series," an action-packed YA, sci-fi/horror/mystery series.

Book 1: DOOMSDAY

Book 2: THE DOOMSDAY SHROUD

Book 3: DEVIL'S BITE

Book 4: THE STREET WIZARD

Book 5: THE BONE ROOM

Book 6: DOCTOR NIGHTMARE

Book 7: THE BODY PIT

(coming soon)

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Gemmill's favorite quote (which saved him from depression and worse): "If your life bores you, risk it." James Dickey, author of "Deliverance."

His favorite fiction writers include:

* John Steinbeck

* Ray Bradbury

* J. K. Rowling

* J. R. R. Tolkien

* R. A. Salvatore