Bart Ambrose has always been a storyteller at heart, but his path to becoming an author was anything but ordinary. Born and raised on a cotton farm in the heart of Arizona, he spent his childhood nights immersed in the pages of literary masterpieces like Moby Dick, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Old Man and the Sea. Along the way, he taught himself to play guitar and became an accomplished musician as a teenager.

He pursued a degree at Arizona State University and then worked as a natural resource conservationist across the western U.S. and the far-flung Pacific Basin. His work deepened his appreciation for the land, history, and diverse cultures of the regions he explored.

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 Bart performed as a musician and vocalist with various groups in Arizona and California between his travels. He sharpened his writing skills as a songwriter, and after retiring from his conservation work, he set his sights on Nashville, "Music City," where he spent years honing his songwriting skills, teaching guitar, and coaching other aspiring wordsmiths.

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Today, he resides in the picturesque desert foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona. He has taken his writing skills and love of a good story to a new level, producing historical novels set in Arizona, filled with mystery, action, and adventure . He has also published a memoir of his experiences as a musician and songwriter, and a handy guide for traveling with a guitar. When he's not writing, you might find him practicing the art of southwestern-themed haiku, pursuing the perfect chili relleno, or planning his next adventure.