C. R, Downing taught high school and university science for 40 years. After retiring from an award-winning teaching career, including the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, he turned his passion to writing. His first science fiction book, Traveler’s HOT L - The Time Traveler’s Resort, debuted in March 2014 with excellent reviews and strong sales. When not writing, Grandpa Downing spends as much time as possible with his miracle granddaughter, Hadley Marie.