Devin Gray was born in Calgary, Alberta, where he grew up in a middle-class household surrounded by the wide-open spaces and natural beauty of Western Canada. As a proud member of Generation X, Devin spent much of his childhood outdoors, discovering early on that he felt most at home under open skies. His days were filled with camping trips, fishing excursions, mountain climbing, long hikes, afternoons spent swimming in cold rivers, and winters skiing down local slopes. Traveling became another formative passion, allowing him to explore new landscapes, cultures, and stories; experiences that would later seep into the worlds he creates on the page.

Before finding his calling as an educator, Devin immersed himself in a variety of outdoor-based jobs that reflected his love of nature and hands-on work. He spent summers guiding and supporting youth at camp, worked in landscaping and agriculture, developed expertise in horticulture and forestry, and even ran his own lawn-maintenance business for a couple of years. These roles not only strengthened his work ethic but also deepened his appreciation for the environment and the resilience of the people who work closely with it.

Eventually, Devin returned to school and earned a teaching degree with a minor in literature, blending his practical experience with his enduring love of the written word. He went on to build a meaningful career as an elementary school teacher, where he found joy in helping young students discover the power of language and self-expression. Guiding children as they learned to write, imagine, and communicate became one of the most rewarding chapters of his life.

Now retired, Devin has come full circle, returning to the passion that has quietly accompanied him since childhood: writing. With more time to explore his imagination, he has begun crafting stories of his own, drawing inspiration from the landscapes he has explored, the students he has taught, and the many paths his life has taken. Rekindling this long-standing love for communication has opened a new and exciting chapter—one filled with creativity, reflection, and the joy of bringing information and insight to future generations.