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Robert H. Tanner, an American writer and poet. He was born 23 July, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tanner grew up in the Lakewood section of Old Hickory, Tennessee. He started writing in 1991, but was not published until 2013. In the early 1990's he wrote a lot of poetry, and went to readings at Windows on the Cumberland.

He has spent most of his working career in the food service industry. He worked in many different places including the Nashville City Club and Mulligan's Pub. He has also worked in the the parking industry, and the non-profit sector.

His first novel was called Kentucky Burgoo. It is about a man named Kenny. He once had it all, wealth, power, and prestige. he lost everything including his dignity, and any hope for a better life. He's angry at world, hating almost everything and everyone including his wife, family, and friends. The feeling is mutual most days. His world is beginning to implode around him because he is unable and unwilling to cope with poverty, failure, misery, heartache, and addiction. His troubles affect all those around him.