Andy Otto was born in Flemington, New Jersey but quickly moved to the great state of Texas. After growing up in the Houston suburbs, he attended the University of Oklahoma on a National Merit Scholarship, earning a degree in English/Writing, then obtained a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. He now practices small animal medicine in the Kingwood/Porter area and is currently at work on a dystopian novel. He enjoys hardwood BBQ, fishing, and spending time with his wife (and highschool sweetheart) Emily, their son, and a houseful of animals.