John Manrique

For his latest effort, Manrique has stepped out of his comfort zone and published his first (and likely only) health & fitness book, HEY, FAT ASS! A GUY'S GUIDE TO LOSING WEIGHT & GETTING RIGHT. Described as "the diet book for men who would never read a diet book," the 42 year-old husband & father of two shares the story of how he lost 70+ pounds with the hope to inspire other men to do the same. As he writes, "The secret to weight loss and living a healthier lifestyle is ... there is no secret. All you need is YOU with a little bit of knowledge and common sense sprinkled in."

A native of New Jersey, Manrique and his family have called South Florida home since 2001. His previous novels include the satires OCEAN RATON and FOR THE PEOPLE. You can learn more and reach John directly at johnmanrique.com.