John Herbst

John Herbst

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John Herbst

John Herbst

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At FindBooksandAuthors , we’re passionate about helping readers discover amazing books beyond the mainstream. From indie treasures to future bestsellers, our platform connects curious readers with talented authors from around the world. Whether you're in the mood for romance, sci-fi, thrillers, or children's stories — you'll find your next great read right here.

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About

John A Herbst was born and raised the first 21 years of his life on the plains and farmlands of northern Colorado, in Greeley. Altogether John has lived, off and on, 51 years in his beloved state. He also has lived in Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona,  North Carolina, Florida, Michigan, and Culebra, Puerto Rico. 

John considers himself to be a naturalist, an adventurer, a risk taker, an optimist, and a people person. He jokes that he is also an old hippie mountain man. But really John doesn't like to label himself. 

John currently, 2025, is a full time traveling house and pet sitter, along with his wife. Since January 1st, they have been in two towns in Colorado, one town in New Mexico, four towns in Arizona, one town in Oregon, and have four more towns in Oregon lined up as pet sitters. 

John Herbst

John Herbst
  • What inspired you to start writing?
    I have moved many times in my life and people would always ask why? My life story is complicated, so it was hard to give them a simple answer. I took Comp 1-4 and creative writing in college and loved it. Years later I was in a natural disaster back home in Colorado and evacuated. My wife and I lived in motels for awhile until we could get back on our feet. One day my wife suggested that maybe this was the time to write a book about my life, which would answer many questions regarding my moves and life in general. She had a good idea and I gave it some thought. A couple of weeks later I decided to write a book about my life for my daughter, mother, and two sisters. It would be kind of a legacy to the ones I love. The theme was based on places I lived and why I lived there. It covers a span from 1951-2017. I now have nine published novels.
  • Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
    My latest book is number three in the Destination series. Destination Unknown and Destination Still Unknown are about my lifestyles and moves. Destination Is Known, is about where I really belong on this beautiful earth. It's not a city, town or state, but the environment that I'm the happiest in. All of my books are adventure based and have life's twists and turns. Each book has messages and lessons to be learned or appreciated.
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