· Born and raised in Seattle, Washington. (But strangely, has some serious Southwestern vibes.)
· Author of an award-winning poetry book about his Latine / mixed upbringing. Ask him how he sold out his first 350-copy run.
· Has a Master of Fine Art in Creative Writing. Talks about it an appropriate amount.
· Taught creative writing at the Allegheny County Jail as part of an outreach program.
· Leo sun. Leo moon. Leo rising. (No, he isn’t kidding.)
· Previously lived in Italy, South Korea, Turkey, and Pittsburgh.
· Fully understands one of these places is not like the other.
· Very loud. Easily excitable. Should probably switch to decaf, but won’t.
· Ask him about his blue-eyed corgi. No, really. Don’t be shy.