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A. Rod Womack is a talented writer whose motivation and passion for storytelling distinguishes him from many of his contemporaries. Redwood is his first book. Redwood is a gripping true story of a once successful and popular Baltimore restaurant known for its great cuisine, viva- cious musical entertainment, radiant atmosphere, and lavish celebrity events. So what happened to the Redwood Grill? What caused its demise? The book dives into the incredible story of three young entrepreneurs who bought the business and worked tirelessly to make this restaurant the pinnacle din- ing experience. The story takes many twists and turns, leading the owners through a maze of surreal challenges along the way. The con- flict intensifies when they discover that they've been employ- ing a serial killer. The journey is riveted with humor, intrigue, mystery, conflict, relationship, drama, and many takeaways for future restaura- teurs. Just as the dust seemed to settle the entrepreneurs were challenged again by a charming and charismatic con-artist. A. Rod co-owned his first company at 18 years old. His entrepreneurial experience spans numer- ous industries including; restaurants, real estate development, construction, concert promotions, and more. In 2010 he left the private sector and worked as a Business Liaison for Baltimore City Schools and was later appointed Managing Director of Food and Nutrition for Baltimore City Schools. His many years of experience as an entrepreneur, combined with his fascinating life experiences, bring an uncommon thread of realism to his material. His writing style has been called "uniquely visceral." Womack's love of writing has led him to the development of his next intriguing book entitled "Central Office"; which he promises will leave his readers craving for more. Mr. Womack holds a B.A. Degree in Philosophy from University of Maryland Baltimore County. A. ROD WOMACK +trendsetter