Michael Short, originally from New York, lives in San Diego, is married, and has two children. He ‎attended the University of California, San Diego, receiving a degree in sociology and a minor in ‎history. He has worked extensively with the homeless and poor and is an advocate for addressing ‎the issues facing society today. His writing touches on the themes of destiny, redemption, and the ‎power of love to transform people's lives. His interests include book collecting and reading ‎classical literature. This is his first novel. He is currently working on a prequel to Cool Girl.‎