Author who is known for his various published works of non-fiction, including The Thoreau You Don't Know, Rats, and Cross Country. He rose to prominence with his 1998 publication The Meadowlands, and has since served as a regular contributor to various journalistic outlets, including The New York Times. He first aspired to be a musician, and he began playing the drums at an early age. He began to find his love for drama and story-telling while a college student when he would review plays for the school newspaper.