Stephen Graf, a prolific Pittsburgh-based writer with over 30 publication credits, brings his vast experience in short fiction, creative non-fiction and screenwriting to this ambitious project. Graf's narrative prowess has earned him numerous accolades, including Editor’s Choice awards, Pushcart Prize nominations, and winner of several international screenwriting competitions as well as achieving finalist status in several important screenwriting contests such as the ultra-prestigious Nicholl Fellowship sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

A distinguished writer and academic, with a vibrant career that spans teaching, writing, and adventure. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Stephen Graf's life experiences, from boxing, to jumping out of airplanes in the United States Army and commercial fishing in Alaska, enrich his writing with authenticity and depth. With a Master's Degree in Anglo-Irish Literature Trinity College, Dublin and a Ph.D. in 20th-century Irish Literature from Newcastle University in the U.K., Graf's academic expertise and life experiences shine through his creative works.