About R. H. Burton

R.H. Burton, a Colorado-based writer with deep roots in German and Swedish ancestry, spent most of his life in Southern California before settling in the remote beauty of the Rocky Mountains. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former commercial fisherman, Burton’s eclectic career spanned yacht restoration, theme park engineering, and the creation of world-renowned fountains. His family history includes a Texas Ranger great-grandfather, a Los Angeles police officer grandfather, and a father who helped construct landmarks like the L.A. Aqueduct and Dodger Stadium. After launching an online camping supply business, Burton turned to writing while navigating the challenges of chronic illness. He found storytelling not only therapeutic but transformative. Now, he spends his days crafting fantastical worlds and compelling characters, hoping to inspire others to find healing and purpose through creativity.