William Thomas Venner - He goes by Tom - has advanced degrees in America History and in Archaeology.  He has been a writer all his life, selling his first writings while in high school. He has worked as a stringer for a newspaper, as well as publishing a number of archaeological papers, historical articles, and numerous books covering topics in history and in archaeology.  

 

         Besides writing history, Venner is a professional archaeologist, having worked at archaeological sites all over the world. 

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        A retired educator with thirty-five years in the classroom, Venner lives with his wife, Annie in North Carolina, helping her spoil their six grandchildren.