A lifelong reader. A first-time novelist.

My name is Stephen Crider, and since you're here, you've probably already figured that out. I was born and raised in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and have lived in the Perry County town of Duncannon for over 40 years. I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in England, Texas, and Washington from 1971 through 1975.

I've been married to my wife, Terry, for over 45 years and have a son, daughter, and four grandchildren.

From a professional standpoint, I worked in I.T. for 40 years before retiring in 2020.

In my spare time, I coached girls' slow-pitch softball for 20 years, completing my final season in 2014. I consider myself a voracious reader of novels and will read most anything.

I've always enjoyed writing fiction, and ALEX is my first published novel. I have several other completed works that I would consider publishing once ALEX is in print.