James Valko has authored 3 novels, several screenplays, 2 cats, 1 dog and countless existential crises. He used to think “creative writing” was what you did when filling out tax forms but has learned it can be used for crafting novels too. He has since earned a doctorate from the University of Imagination. He asserts that he was Vincent van Gogh in a previous life, although others remain skeptical of his claim. He loves to write and presently lives in Chicago, Il. -- 2.9 miles from where he was born.