James D. Kellogg is a water resource engineer, a part-time newspaper columnist, an outdoor adventure enthusiast, and the author of Radical Action: A Colt Kelley Thriller. Passion for adventure, personal experiences, and a vivid imagination fuel his writing. James is influenced by notable authors including Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, Larry McMurtry, Michael Crichton, Robert Ludlum, and Robert Crais. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.