Jim Woodman was a serial founder, adventurer, aeronaut and prolific author of travel books including Discovering Yucatan and Nazca, among others. During his wide-ranging career, Woodman co-founded Air Florida and Latin Travel magazine and held senior management positions at Travel Advertising Agency and Pan American World. An avid explorer, he also served as director of the International Explorer and South American Epigraphic Societies. The Reincarnation of Marie is based on Woodman's acquaintances and experiences as a US veteran.