Bruce Gonyea's writing career began as a hobby 15 years ago, ending with his debut publication, The Tavern Files. His route to authoring took a unique turn after being medically retired by the VA, an incident that altered his perspective on life and its ephemeral nature. Gonyea's writing approach is inspired by everyday abnormalities that pique his interest, a technique he learned from Stephen King's mastery of the suspense and horror genres.