A former firefighter, Louis K Lowy is the author of numerous short stories, and three previous novels; Die Laughing, Pedal, and To Dream: Anatomy of a Humachine. He is the recipient of a State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship and an alumnus of Florida International University’s creative writing program. He lives in South Florida with his wife, Carol, and their spoiled Yorkie, KC. Their son and daughter reside on the west coast.