Mark Lindquist is the author of the novels "Never Mind Nirvana, Carnival Desires, " and "Sad Movies." He has written several screenplays and contributed articles to numerous publications, including "The New York Times Book Review, The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, The Seattle Times, " and "Details." In 2004 Lindquist became the trial team chief of the drug unit for the prosecuting attorney in Pierce County. He lives in Tacoma, Washington.