Allan, a poet at heart, has been writing sonnets and poems since his college days.
He writes in his Preface: “When a book of poems is opened, what does the reader hope to find? Generally, we find one wants a poem to have some kind of beauty and meaning. … The purpose of this collection is to give pleasure – both inspirational and intellectual, both humorous and serious, both joyous and contemplative. And wrapped up with this pleasure is concern and love for people and their search for purpose or identity. One of the greatest joys is seeing others happier or better off for something you yourself have done for them.”
Allan earned degrees in English Education with a BA and MS from Florida State University and a Doctorate from the University of Maine at Orono.