Ram Halady was born and raised in India and currently resides in Tucson, AZ. He loves writing stories for the children in his family. He is presently enjoying his retirement by creating protagonists with authentic voices to depict life experiences in India. His first novel, LAST BENCH, gives us an endearing, unforgettable character, Vikki, in a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Bangalore in the 70s.