W. R. (Will) Sander was born in Liberia and grew up on the east coast. He currently resides in the Kansas City, Missouri area with his wife Kim and his sons Bradley and Benjamin. He has been a Christian since September 26, 1997, when God spoke to him at 30,000 feet on a flight from Kansas City. He is active in the leadership of his church, and performs with the Praise Band. He has published his first novel, Talmid - The Book of John, through CreateSpace