Rodney Gair

Born and raised in Canada. I have always been drawn to stories - especially those of survival, and the unbreakable human (and animal) spirit. My early years were spent in the high-intensity world of firefighting and emergency medical services. I saw humanity at its most fragile, and its most resilient. Those experiences have shaped me, not only as a first responder, but as a storyteller. Writing is a way of processing the world, translating moments of crisis into something meaningful. My first books, Don't Jump and Camp 100, explored rescue and war. Don't jump is a guide to Ropeway Evacuation, while Camp 100 delved into a little-known simulation of World War II history. Now, my writing has taken me on a different path - one inspired by nature's own storytellers. The Elephants and the Emperor is my latest work, a children's story based on a remarkable real-world event; a herd of elephants journeying across China. This tale blends adventure with an environmental message that creates a new context, encouraging young readers to appreciate the intelligence and resilience of these incredible creatures. Whether writing about human survival or animal adventures, my goal remains the same; to tell good stories that matter. From my days in emergency response to my life as an author, I believe in finding the extraordinary in the everyday. Because sometimes, the most powerful stories are not just imagined - they are lived.