R.L. Prior grew up immersed in the Australian bush, living in a shed his family built on their remote mountain property. From transforming scrubland into a farm to serving in the Australian Defence Force, his life has been full of unique experiences that inspire his writing. A jazz musician and graduate with a Bachelor of Music, he has recorded multiple albums and draws on his rich background to tell stories that blend adventure, nature, and music. Don’t Forget to Dream is his debut novel, with more to come.