Donovan Irven was born in Cumberland, Maryland, a small working class town in the Appalachians. He studied philosophy, history, and creative writing at Frostburg State University and received his Master's Degree in Philosophy from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is currently enrolled in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Philosophy and Literature at Purdue University. An American Philosophical Practitioner's Association Certified Philosophical Counselor, Donovan Irven resides in West Lafayette, Indiana where he writes, practices philosophy, and is an Adjunct Instructor at sever...