The author was born in Michigan and raised in Kansas; although currently resides in the United States with his wife Julie, for most of his adult life he has lived abroad in South Korea, Chile, China, and India. A devoted traveller, writer, and educator, he lives to connect with people, learn, and explore, and seeks out the kinds of stories that appeal to people on a human, emotive scale. His passions include writing, travel, photography, golf, and living life deliberately.