Dennis Calloway is a native of Detroit, Michigan with deep roots in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and he spends his free time practicing karate, swimming, and writing. "Return To Earth" is his first novel and was born out of his intense interest in space exploration. He is married to Marcia (MJ) and has two daughters, Mariel and Nia. He and Marcia currently live in Houston, Texas.