* Award-winning author and editor of 11 books on pop culture, translated in 10 languages. * Wrote and hosted a half-hour television series called DARK DREAMERS which profiles celebrated authors, filmmakers, and actors. * Sold more than 700 articles, interviews, profiles, scripts, essays, and reviews for both print and Internet publications world-wide. * Created characters and wrote scripts for the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" product line. * Instructor and creative writing coach for 12+ years to middle school and adult ed classes.