Brom Hoban published three children's early readers before pursuing a career as a communications director in the non-profit sector. He contributes regularly to the Austin American Statesman on running and endurance sports as well as a bi-weekly blog for Ready to Run, a running store in Austin, Texas. A lifelong runner with more than 25 marathons to his credit, he lives in Austin with his wife Maria and is currently working on his next young adult novel.