John McPherson is the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Close to Home, appearing in more than 700 newspapers throughout the world. John has published thirteen book collections of his work, has an award-winning line of greeting cards with Recycled Paper Products, and various other licensed products. In addition to cartooning, John has an active speaking career, which allows him to entertain audiences with humorous revelations on the life of a syndicated cartoonist