Background & Upbringing
Jax grew up on a working ranch just outside Jackson, where summers were spent guiding tourists on trail rides and winters meant braving harsh mountain storms. His family prized self-reliance but also nurtured his creative streak, encouraging Jax to document the region’s wildlife in sketchbooks and journals.
Education
He attended a local public school, then earned a scholarship to study Wildlife Biology at the University of Wyoming. During college, he discovered a love for storytelling through a writing workshop, which led him to add a minor in English Literature.
Professional Background
After graduation, Jax worked as a park ranger in Grand Teton National Park, scribbling notes about the intersection of ecology, tourism, and local traditions. His reflective essays on Western life were published in outdoor magazines, eventually culminating in a series of novels that blend adventure, environmental stewardship, and personal introspection.
Places Lived
Other than short residencies in Laramie (for college) and a few winters spent abroad volunteering in conservation programs (Costa Rica and New Zealand), Jackson remains rooted in the Wyoming landscape that inspires him.
Influences
He admires naturalist writers like John Muir and Norman Maclean. Musically, he enjoys bluegrass and classic rock, appreciating the storytelling prowess of bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival. Jax’s writing fuses rugged mountain authenticity with moments of poetic reverie.
