About the Author

Thomas E. Simmons is a natural-born storyteller whose life journey, deeply rooted in the rural South, gives his writing authenticity, warmth, and wisdom. With a heart full of memories and a desire to pass down the values that shaped him, Simmons penned Tales from a Mississippi Coon Hunter as a tribute to a way of life that’s slowly fading. Through vivid recollections, humor, and heartfelt lessons, he brings to life the people, places, and experiences that defined his upbringing. His work is a window into the past—and a legacy for future generations.