Born in the 1960s, Doug is a Canadian-American with an extensive background and barley and hay production. After a life of growing and selling hay and barely products in the USA, Doug has retired to follow his dream of writing in Canada. Living with his wife and two dogs in a small house in Canada, he loves to fish, go for long walks and read mystery novels.

One of Doug’s best friends and fellow writer for Doug’s Blog of Industry is Raul Foster, a former police officer from Toronto. Raul Foster and Doug have never met in real life, but their shared passion for writing has made them best friends on the internet.