Rory D. Kaplan was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens, New York. He started working various part--time jobs at age fifteen that taught him discipline and self--sufficiency. He put himself through college while working and married with two children. He had a long and successful career in which he held a variety of positions in both information technology and trade finance banking.His work led him to travel extensively within the US and twenty--two countries around the world. As a result, he was able to interact with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, something which broadened his perspective and enriched his life experience.He lives with his wife in New York and is currently enjoying retired life with his family, friends, music, and writing.
