I was born and raised in Chicago, IL (and later the south suburbs of the city), where I grew up loving books and music and especially books about music. After college, I taught high school English before leaving the States for New Zealand on a working holiday that was more holiday than working, and I relocated to Nashville, TN when I returned.

I played in bands throughout high school and college and while in grad school in Nashville, and I continued writing, eventually landing a stint as a contributing writer for The Onion News Network. I've worked in writing and research fields since then.

I enjoy traveling and staying put with my soon-to-be wife, and I still love books and music and especially books about music. I'm excited about my first novel, and I'm currently working on the next thing.