BRADFORD PHILEN was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds an MFA from the University of Alaska in Anchorage, and currently writes and teaches high school English in the Philippines, ...view moreBRADFORD PHILEN was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds an MFA from the University of Alaska in Anchorage, and currently writes and teaches high school English in the Philippines, where he lives with his wife, kids, and dog Bear. This is his third book. His full list of publications can be found at bradfordphilen.com.view less