Vincent M. Wales was raised in the small town of Brockway, Pennsylvania, where he frequently complained about the weather. Since then, he has worn many hats, including writing instructor, suicide prevention crisis counselor, essayist, Big Brother, freethought activist, wannabe rock star, and award-winning novelist. He spends most of his writing time in coffee shops, since his cats fail to grasp the entire concept of “writing time.” He currently lives in Sacramento, California, where he frequently complains about the weather.