For two decades, JT Shull traveled, worked, and lived throughout Asia, immersing himself in the local cultures and languages. He is a student of the Manuscript Academy, Writing Day Workshops, and Jane Friedman. In writing this first installment of his Natasha Kildari thriller series, Seconds to Live, JT drew inspiration from his mother’s resilience and compassion and his two decades of living and working as an engineer in Asia. His experiences have influenced the settings and cultural nuances in the story, providing an authentic backdrop to Natasha’s journey.