Originally from South Minneapolis, Gene Fournier earned a BA in Philosophy & Literature from St. Louis University followed by a Masters in Film from USC. A member of the Writers Guild of America west (WGA), Gene worked as a screenwriter and editor in Hollywood, but sadly, he never got that big break. Seeking a return to his roots after twelve years in California, he accepted a Director of Media position with a multinational company headquartered in the Midwest. For thirty years he wrote, directed, edited, and distributed corporate video programs around the world, managed live presentations, and orchestrated the creative elements for national and international sales meetings. Retired now, with his seven children grown, and a dozen grandchildren to distract him, Gene is finally able to write down the stories he’s been carrying in his head all these years.