Michael Handy was born on Cape Cod, MA during a blizzard that no one remembers. From a young age, Mike was interested in most things horror-related and he spent much of his youth drawing pictures of scary monsters and bloody dead people. As an adult, Mike earned a degree in Graphic Design which allowed him to continue drawing pictures of scary monsters and bloody dead people, now for a minimal profit. Mike is married to his high school sweetheart and they currently reside in central Massachusetts with their daughter and family dog. Writing is a newer venture for Mike and Chigger Lives Here is his debut novel.