A former large-animal veterinarian, Baxter's poetry and stories focus on the day-to-day ups and downs of everyday people who live with livestock and work the land. His new book, Lessons from a Desperado Poet, is an inspirational book about being an entrepreneur and will be featured in a workshop during the 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Baxter demonstrates that it is the truth in humor that makes it funny. //www.baxterblack.com