Travis spent thirteen years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard with a tour in Afghanistan in 2008. After being medically retired from the military in 2018, he began his professional writing career. Travis holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University.
An advocate for veterans, Travis has started a fundraiser with Stop Soldier Suicide in honor of his comrade and friend Michael Schutt Jr. To donate go to the link below. Anything and everything is greatly appreciated.
Stop Soldier Suicide Fundraiser
Travis teaches creative writing to veterans, first responders, and their families at various locations throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. If interested in attending a class or having Travis teach at your location write to the email below.