ABOUT THE AUTHOR

In 1958 Morteza "Mike" Khosroshahi Motlagh was born in the bustling city of Tehran, in the country of Iran. He spent the formative years of his life surrounded by the rich culture and traditions of the country. At a young age, Morteza discovered his passion for writing and began penning poems that captured the essence of his thoughts and emotions. At the age of nine, Morteza began working at his first job, which instilled in him a strong work ethic which he carried with him throughout his life. Morteza continued to write poetry and work hard, driven by his belief that he was one of the most fortunate people alive. In 1980 he was drafted to the Iranian army and served three years fighting in the war between Iran and Iraq. During the Christmas season in the year 1983, Morteza made a life-changing decision to move to the United States of America. This move opened a world of new opportunities for him as he embraced the challenge of starting a new life in a foreign land. In 1985 Morteza found his true soul mate and married his partner in life. He has been blessed with two wonderful sons and a grandson named Bear, who have all continued to inspire him. Morteza is grateful for every step he has taken in life and attributes his success to the grace of God and the gift of unrelenting determination given to him to dream big and encourage others to do the same.