Jerry Stroud is a published author whose first book Along The California Wine Trail, ( illustrated by noted Hawaiian artist Kerne Erickson) was launched at George Stern Fine Arts in Beverly Hills. He attended book signings throughout California, including the prestiges Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. As an avid collector of art he finds great satisfaction in bringing to light fine works of art that have languished in obscurity. Today Jerry is at home with his beautiful wife Suzanne at their Sierra Foothills ranch where he continues writing with his weimaraners Bella and Piper by his side.