Dr. Bill (William L.) Smith writes from a strong interest in social history. Born in the heartland of America, he has visited the Ozarks at least annually for 40 years, while living and working in eight states. He has published three family histories, a family saga novel with a second forthcoming, and over one hundred academic and business acumen articles in a variety of journals and trade publications. He and his wife live in the Missouri Ozarks; email: billsmith2003@gmail.com.