A. J. Allbrite (Alex Jacob Allbrite) is a lifelong storyteller inspired by the open highways and timeless landscapes of the American West. After traveling from California to Utah for university studies, his journeys through Bryce and Zion National Parks, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and the historic towns along Route 66 left a lasting creative imprint. Now living in Kingman, Arizona, in the foothills of the Hualapai Mountains, Alex draws daily inspiration from the desert and its rich sense of history. Much of his Route 66 inspired writing is influenced by stories shared by his wife of 40 years, his high school sweetheart, whose childhood travels along Route 66 in a 1956 Chevy Bel-Air helped bring the road’s spirit to life. Alex finds great joy in creating the whimsical adventures of Marvin the Mole, stories that celebrate imagination, friendship, and the magic of the open road. allbritebooks@gmail.com