Wyman Meinzer is the state photographer of Texas. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he has authored twenty-four books, and his highly sought-after photographs have appeared in numerous publications, including Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Highways, Audubon, Smithsonian, Time, and Newsweek. He lives in Benjamin, Texas, with his wife, Sylinda.
Henry Chappell is the author of two novels, Blood Kin and The Callings (TTUP, 2002 and 2004), four non-fiction books, and dozens of articles. He lives with his family in Parker, Texas. www.byhenrychappell.com
Red Steagall’s entertainment career has covered a period of over fifty years and has spanned the globe from Australia to the Middle East, South America, and the Far East. He has performed for heads of state including a special party for President Reagan at the White House in 1983. A native Texan, Red enjoyed a career in agricultural chemistry after graduating from West Texas A&M University with a degree in animal science and agronomy. He then spent eight years as a music industry executive in Hollywood and has spent the last nearly forty years as a recording artist, songwriter, and television and motion picture personality. He currently ranches outside Fort Worth, Texas, where in addition to his entertainment activities, he is involved in numerous horse-related pursuits.