J Kendall was born in 1965.  He grew up in northern Illinois.   J Kendall is a follower Jesus Christ.  J worked as a carpenter for most of his life.  But in 2006 he was laid off again and started to follow his dream of writing and creating.  Since then J Kendall has had several published short stories. He is currently working on a pirate novel in conjunction with NANOWRIMO.   J also writes and draws comics, activity books, and is working several novel ideas. When he is not writing, J Kendall does art work in several mediums including: Pyrography, ceramics, comics, bookmarks and handmade dollhouse furniture. Playing and listening to music is a big part of his life.  Hobbies include: reading, gaming, and computers.