C. Nick Potcovaru was born in Romania, where he lived until he was twenty-two. In 1989, he participated in the uprising that ousted Dictator Ceausescu and led to the Communist regi...view moreC. Nick Potcovaru was born in Romania, where he lived until he was twenty-two. In 1989, he participated in the uprising that ousted Dictator Ceausescu and led to the Communist regime’s collapse. These events inspired his debut novel. He currently lives in Eastern Pennsylvania with his wife and son.view less