Gregory David Williams was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1954.  He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, living next door to his future wife, Linda.  Greg and Linda were married in 1976.  Greg was a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Arizona Medical School.  He would go on to specialize in anesthesia and practice until 1999.    

Writing became Greg's second career.  He was the winner of Georgia College's 2010 Arts & Letters fiction prize. His fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared in Blue Mesa Review, Elysian Fields, American Fiction, Bosque, and the Journal of the American Medical Association.  In 2020, Greg's novel "Open Heart" was published.  Thankfully he was able to see and hold the first printing of his novel prior to his passing. 

"Open Heart" (Amazon)

Greg enjoyed fly fishing, photography, guitar, and home automation.  He was the proud father of four and is survived by 7 grandchildren.  Greg passed away in April of 2020.