Claudio Capra II was born and raised in Southern California to an Italian father and an American mother. He was avid in sports, especially baseball and football, and has been a part of Steelers Nation since 1977. Ever since he was a small child, his mind has always been filled with creativity and a love for storytelling. Having experienced many facets of life, both the good and the bad, Claudio's mind runs the full spectrum of writing genres, both fiction and non-fiction.