Monet is a member of the SC Writer's Workshop and has participated in several online writer's groups. He retired from teaching high school technology courses, and is now involved in writing full time. He lives with his wife Kathy, near the small town of Elgin SC.

 His wife has recently retired from working in Columbia as an accounting assistant. They usually hike with their dog, Max, on a two-mile trail near their home each morning.

 Max is a toy poodle and Monet's constant companion, unless Hannah, their granddaughter is visiting: then Max belongs to her. Their cat Annabelle, more commonly known as "Mow mow", makes an appearance on the walking trail or in the home, whenever the notion strikes her. Both pets have been the inspiration for several stories.

Monet's favorite activities, other than writing, include reading, hiking, feeding the birds that clluster to his back yard, singing in the church choir, and helping his son Nicolas with the planting and harvesting of their vegetable garden.