IAN NEWBEGIN was born in 1946 and is a retired Mathematics Teacher for a secondary school in Melbourne, Australia. He has a wide range of interests which led him towards completing his PhD and writing numerous journal articles on education. He wrote a study guide book in 1984 (Australian Study Guide) and has maintained the passion for writing ever since. As a young adult, Ian practiced Karate and meditation, eventually teaching it to students at school, along with relaxation techniques. Later, he developed the concept of ‘mind travel’ from the principles involved in meditation, which forms the basis of the book, ‘Stay’. Ian has four adult children and nine grand children and a loving wife who supports his passion for writing.