BEHIND THE WORDS
Growing up, I told stories through D&D, drawing, painting, sculpting, and more.​
As a Ph.D. student, and then as a professor at Stanford, I studied geophysics and wrote technical papers about the Earth.​
As an entrepreneur, I learned how to write with empathy and to cater my words to an audience.
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When I became chronically ill in 2018, I began writing science fiction as an outlet for my creativity and as an escape from my body.
COLORADO LIFE
At Its Best
When my health permits, I love venturing into the wilderness of Colorado. There is something about nature that grounds me and propels my mind into an imaginative state.
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Sharing these experiences with my family makes it all the sweeter.
INSPIRED BY LIFE
I write a piece of me into every story. I have lived through more experiences than a man has a right to. All of these opportunities to travel, learn, and persevere give my life and writing a unique flair.
World Traveler
Wilderness Adventurer
Father/Son/Husband
Stanford Professor
Artist
Antarctic Researcher
Deli Worker
Chronically Ill Badass
Geophysicist
Wood Stacker
Tech Entrepreneur
Handyman
Economist
RESEARCH
Antarctica
I spent six months in Antarctica on a research project to record earthquakes from around the globe. From this experiment, we learned how the majestic Transantarctic Mountains formed.​
Earthquakes
Most of my research focused on learning about the interior of the Earth, like a CT scan, but using earthquakes. I also co-developed a volunteer earthquake network with computers, phones, and other devices.
YOUTH
In The Redwoods
I grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Surrounded by the peaceful setting of a redwood forest, I enjoyed long periods of time with nothing but my imagination. Reading, D&D, and nature. What could be better?
RANDOM TIDBITS
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I've had so many concussions I lost track.
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The tattoo on my wrist reminds me of my family.
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I broke both arms when I was seven.
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My left arm is slightly longer than my right.
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I love puns.
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Lists are my nemesis.
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I'm lysdexic—I mean dyslexic.
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Dogs are better than cats.
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I nearly flunked 4th grade.