Robert E. Burtt, a native Pennsylvanian, was born in Du Bois, PA in 1954. An alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, he earned way more degrees than he will ever use (BA. & two MA.'s). He has done a lot of things that you have to do in order to be a writer (sailor, factory worker, college teacher, coffee barista, etc.). He was raised a Master Mason in Harmony Lodge No. 429, Zelienople, PA in 1995. Mr. Burtt is also the author of "Rome: A Commonplace Book," an exploration of the sights, sounds, and legends of the "Eternal City." Mr. Burtt is married to his wife Grace and lives in Little Rock,