Was born in Houston, Texas. He lived in Algeria and Spain as a youth and graduated from Westfield High School in 1983. After High School, Brett joined the United States Navy serving in the Gulf of Sidra, the first Gulf War, Bosnia, Kosovo and the Global War on Terrorism. He was a Naval Aircrewman and Search and Rescue Swimmer in Sikorsky SH-3H "Seaking" and SH-60F Seahawk helicopters. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He is a service connected disabled veteran and writes full time from his home in Spring, Texas.