P.K. Mars was born in Wilmington, DE, in the summer of 1970. An only child to his mother, he has 2 teenage sons, 5 half-siblings, 2 step-siblings, a stepmother, and many nieces and nephews. P.K. enjoys reading, philosophy, concerts, board games, and Philadelphia sports. His writing is influenced by his favorite author, Kurt Vonnegut, and French philosopher Simone Weil. Mars is reflective, loves thoughtful conversation, and strives to be an empathetic human being.