John Forsayeth was born in Australia in 1950. He emigrated to the United States in 1984 after completing a PhD in Biochemistry at Monash University in Melbourne. He worked as a sci...view moreJohn Forsayeth was born in Australia in 1950. He emigrated to the United States in 1984 after completing a PhD in Biochemistry at Monash University in Melbourne. He worked as a scientist both in academia and biotechnology, retiring as a full professor from the University of California San Francisco in 2016. He writes fiction as a hobby thankfully. He lives in San Francisco with his spouse, Joan, along with their pet Times Editorial.view less