Award-winning conservative author D.A. (Dennis) Winstead was born and raised in Franklin County, North Carolina. Graduating with an Economics degree from North Carolina State University and a Masters in Public Policy from George Washington University, he began working for the United States Department of State soon after. As a senior government official for over twenty-three years, Dennis focused n economic and security development policy and traveled extensively during his years of civil service–mostly in post-conflict countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Currently enjoying a slower life in Atlanta, Georgia, he writes historical/literary fiction based on his travels and embellished by his experiences and cultures, old world folklore, superstitions, religious fervor and politics.

In 2013 Dennis launched Color Him Father Foundation, a non-profit that seeks ways to inspire and motivate working fathers in Africa to create a nurturing home environment for their children.