Doug Sellers is an actor, playwright, and screenwriter based in Portland, Oregon. His debut novel, The Road to Belmont, is a work of historical fiction inspired by family lore, documented history, and the untold struggles of women in the early American West.Fascinated by western stories and drawn to strong, complex women-having been raised by them. His curiosity began in childhood, when he first heard stories about his great-great-grandmother's secret and extraordinary life. Over the years, he researched and pieced together Minnie Hawley's journey, knowing that different family members carried fragments of her story. As a playwright, he waited until he felt confident in his craft of writing before attempting to bring this history to the page in novel form.