About the Author Michael Hannan was born in Newark, New Jersey. He got out as soon as he could. For most of his career, he was an Independent School teacher of English, philosophy, and computer science; and he also served as principal and headmaster. Additionally, he has worked as a bartender and a wine steward, a computer programmer and systems analyst, a database manager in a marine lab, a newspaper columnist, and an Adirondack guide. He and his wife, Gloria, live on Sanibel Island. They have two grown sons, Mick and Eric.