Fascinated with animals from an early age, Neal spent the majority of his childhood outside exploring all that nature had to offer. He and his wife are the proud parents of two young girls who are the source of Neal’s inspiration. Neal continues to spend the majority of his free time exploring the outdoors, seeking out adventures, and sharing his passions with his family. Neal uses his writings as
an opportunity to introduce readers to new and unique animals, in hopes that these characters and their adventures will help teach important fundamental life lessons to the younger generations. The Little Newt Under The Root is Neal’s first children’s book