He taught music for several years before going into the classroom. He grew up in Ohio, graduated from Kent State University, and moved to Phoenix where he taught for five years. He finally moved to Orange County where he taught for 30 years. This is his first novel, and when asked if the story was autobiographical, he said it was about five percent biographical and 95 percent wishful thinking. Faller is active in the retirees’ organization, he directs and community chorus, and is involved with Log Cabin Republicans. He lives in Orange, Calif. with his partner of forty-four years.