Nelson Guda is an author, artist, entrepreneur and former scientist who has lived many lives in many places. As a scientist he spent years in the lowland rainforests of Central America. As an artist, his projects took him from wilderness areas across the US, to conflict zones around the world to the halls of the US Senate. Determined to understand things that he is passionate about, Nelson has lived his life according to his philosophy that Life is a Canvas for Art. Now he is bringing his experiences into fiction with richly detailed stories, filled with complex characters and lush settings.