Bob Fisher was born in Scotland. He left when he was twenty-one, soon after completing his education, to live in Japan. Since then he has visited most parts of the world. Whether waking up one morning in Malaya to find a black panther had been trapped a few miles from his home or having his hotel in Vietnam partially destroyed by exploding Viet Cong hand grenades, life has never been dull. His many years living in the Far East allowed him the opportunity to study the culture, customs, and history of several Asian countries. This resonates in his writing. He and his wife have lived in six countries. Their three children were born in three continents—Asia, Europe, and South America. They now reside in the United States.