Alexander DeMarcus is the author of the novels The Whipping Man, The Corporate Genius, and Paganini & The Curse of the Trumpet. He is also the author of the new controversial nonfiction book, Pain A Force of Nature, (18 Ways to Overcome Mental & Emotional Pain). Mr. DeMarcus is an honor graduate from Northwood University where he earned both his BBA and MBA. Among Mr. DeMarcus' many accomplishments: he is an international martial arts champion in Tae Kwon Do. Mr. DeMarcus also served twelve years in the US Army field bands where he sat as principal trumpeter and principal oboist respectively.