I was born in Chicago but raised in Tennessee. I attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a major in Journalism and later transferred to a major in English Literature. I've lived most of my life in Athens, Tennessee and had one former book published that should be considered called The Poetry and Writings of an Outsider. I also play and design boardgames. I also did a stint in the army for two years as well as the national guard for apx. five years. I currently reside in Athens, TN.