Look and Listen

Biography

Background Information: Troy Veenstra grew up in Wyoming, Michigan the eldest child of 2 sisters and 1 brother, (including another half brother). At around the age of 15 Troy was forced to take control as head of the household when his parents divorced, forcing him to take on the responsibility of raising 1 of his sisters (the youngest going with his mother) and his brother as well as taking care of his father in the months that followed after his fathers health diminished. At the age of 16 he was forced to quite high school, and sought employment to help take care of his fathers ailing health issues, though by then his mother had won custody of all his sibblings. In January 1998, his father passed away unexpectedly, and he went to live with his maternal grandparents. In 2000 after the passing of both his grandparents, Troy went back to school and received his diploma. In 2004, thanks to the assistance of a pastor, Troy was able to go to college and major in pre-law. While at college Troy took on several other areas of study to include, diversity in society, psychology, philosophy, sociology, history and humanities. These classes helped him in understanding a lot about himself as well as the world around him. In 2005 Troy became a volunteer for CASA (court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and Negelcted children, he did this until late 2009. Genres: Currently his most recent works are in the genre of historical fiction (Titanic: Echo of the Dying Confession) and Womans Erotic fiction (Knights of Came-a-lot series). His reasons for writing about the Titanic as an historical fiction derived from an idea that his grandfather had about the titanic being sunk on purpose. Following this idea he created the novel which show the possibility of this notion as well as digs deeper into the heart of mans vengeance and the wrath of god. Future works Troy is also working on a book titled "My Name Was," that deals with a young girl dealing with the troubles in her life (cancer and love life issues). As well as working on a book about "the Heat of Passion Doctrine," and how you can kill your spouse and get away with Murder in the United States. Accomplishments Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship Award Geraldine Geistert Boss Competitive Scholarship Award Davenport University Advice Award 2006 Gordon Poll Memorial Fund Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award CURRENT: Currently Troy is working on finishing is legal degree, while working as a freelance writer for a few online newsletters and websites. Interests: Troy enjoys watching Anime, Reading Manga, Airsoft and paintball, reading, white water rafting and spending time with family and friends and yes he is single

Inspiration

Writing Motivation: What motivates Troy to write is his ability to always think and see things from outside of the box... in fact for him there is no box, he just has an odd way of looking at things. Add to this the unusual way that he puts sentences together and he has the potential of a great author.