Jeff Brooks was born in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He currently lives in Manor, Texas, just outside the state capital of Austin. He graduated from Texas State University with a double bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in history. Aside from his writing, he teaches life skills to students with special needs at Anderson High School. He is a certified wine sommelier and a devoted fan of Chelsea Football Club.Jeff met his lovely wife Jill at a wine tasting in 2009. They married in the Bahamas in 2011. In 2013, their daughter Evelyn was born.