Michael Mourning was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Augsburg College with an English major and minors in Sociology and Psychology. While at Augsburg, ...view moreMichael Mourning was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Augsburg College with an English major and minors in Sociology and Psychology. While at Augsburg, he played football, published poetry and worked as a bouncer. He has earned a living in a variety of construction services. Currently, Michael resides in Plymouth, Minnesota with his family, where he coaches his two sons in baseball and basketball, plays guitar and chases after the next state record muskie. His inspiration for writing comes from a lifelong love of reading and a strong desire to share a good story.view less