Ben McKinnon began his writing career with the release of Forests of Farallon. Originally written as a family story for his children to enjoy, it has since captured the admiration of readers all over the world.

As a teenager, Ben adventured around the globe, including jobs picking pineapple in Hawaii and guiding river trips in backcountry Oregon. He volunteered for two years in post-Soviet-era Ukraine, where he learned to value and appreciate the mysteries and differences of other people, cultures, and languages.

Ben uses his experiences, as well as his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to mix science and imagination, bringing creatures long since dead back to life.

Ben and his wife Tara are the parents of seven children, including a special needs child, who serves as the inspiration behind Forests of Farallon.

Learn more at benmckinnon.com