Timothy A. Miller is a diverse and multifaceted individual with a remarkable range of interests and accomplishments. Born in 1944, he has made significant contributions to both academia and literature. As a professor of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Miller has been deeply involved in the study of intentional communities and new religious movements. His dedication to this field is evidenced by his involvement in the Communal Studies Association (US) and Utopian Studies Society (Europe), where he served as past president of the International Communal Studies Association (Israel).

Outside the academic realm, Timothy Miller is also recognized for his creative contributions to literature. A native of Louisiana and a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, he has written two Sherlock Holmes novels, with a third on its way due March 19, 2024. His screenplays have achieved notable success, placing him five times as a semifinalist in the Academy’s prestigious Nicholl Fellowship. Miller's diverse experiences include tending bar for twenty-five years in various iconic locations, from Bourbon St. in New Orleans to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. His personal interests are as eclectic as his professional achievements, with a love for his beloved New Orleans Saints, the Chicago Cubs, and the superhero Underdog.

In addition to his literary pursuits, Timothy Miller has a profound personal story of resilience and recovery. After suffering a massive stroke that left his relatives picking out funeral urns, Miller made a miraculous recovery, earning him the nickname "miracle man" at his rehab. Now fully recovered, he looks forward to the publication of his third book in the Sherlock Holmes series. Timothy Miller's life and work embody a unique blend of academic scholarship, creative writing, personal resilience, and a deep love for storytelling. His journey from the depths of a life-threatening illness back to the heights of literary and academic success serves as an inspiration to many.