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Dobbins was born in Bay City, Texas but
spent most of his formative years in
Victoria, Texas, the place he considers his
hometown. It was at Victoria College he
met his wife Janel.
Soon after they married, the couple moved
to California where Dobbins earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in political science
from California State University at
Hayward in 1972. Two years later he
attended graduate school at Stephen F.
Austin State University in Nacogdoches,
Texas.
spent most of his formative years in
Victoria, Texas, the place he considers his
hometown. It was at Victoria College he
met his wife Janel.
Soon after they married, the couple moved
to California where Dobbins earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in political science
from California State University at
Hayward in 1972. Two years later he
attended graduate school at Stephen F.
Austin State University in Nacogdoches,
Texas.
Aside from the academics, both hobbies and other experiences (some job related) have
influenced his writing.
Dobbins' hobbies have included competitive amateur bodybuilding, youth athletic coach,
drag racing, and sports editor of the local newspaper (Deer Park Progress). His drag
racing days occurred during the muscle car era where he drove the famous 426 Hemi in a
1971 Dodge Challenger. He gave up the dream of appearing on stage at the America
upon the realization that a life of extended steroid use was imminent, even at the amateur
level. He coached youth football and basketball at the 8-11 age group and baseball from
the ages of seven through high school. While attending Stephen F. Austin, Dobbins was
the pitching coach for the school's first ever baseball team. As the sports editor for the
local newspaper, Dobbins was able to make celebrities out of boys and girls of all ages.
Although not always by choice, most experiences have been life-changing, character
building, and changing the lives of others. A back injury from an automobile accident on
one occasion and an elbow injury on another, prevented a professional baseball career.
A more rewarding experience came as a Big Brother (Houston, Texas) where he
befriended a 10-year old boy.
For 28 years Dobbins has been employed as a chemical operator for Lyondell Chemical
Company. During this time, Dobbins has become a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, as
well as a Certified Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist.
Dobbins and his wife of 38 years reside in Deer Park, Texas and they have three
wonderful sons.
influenced his writing.
Dobbins' hobbies have included competitive amateur bodybuilding, youth athletic coach,
drag racing, and sports editor of the local newspaper (Deer Park Progress). His drag
racing days occurred during the muscle car era where he drove the famous 426 Hemi in a
1971 Dodge Challenger. He gave up the dream of appearing on stage at the America
upon the realization that a life of extended steroid use was imminent, even at the amateur
level. He coached youth football and basketball at the 8-11 age group and baseball from
the ages of seven through high school. While attending Stephen F. Austin, Dobbins was
the pitching coach for the school's first ever baseball team. As the sports editor for the
local newspaper, Dobbins was able to make celebrities out of boys and girls of all ages.
Although not always by choice, most experiences have been life-changing, character
building, and changing the lives of others. A back injury from an automobile accident on
one occasion and an elbow injury on another, prevented a professional baseball career.
A more rewarding experience came as a Big Brother (Houston, Texas) where he
befriended a 10-year old boy.
For 28 years Dobbins has been employed as a chemical operator for Lyondell Chemical
Company. During this time, Dobbins has become a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, as
well as a Certified Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist.
Dobbins and his wife of 38 years reside in Deer Park, Texas and they have three
wonderful sons.
ROBIN DOBBINS
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