Eric is a Texas native – born and bred, growing up in the suburbs of Houston, with family in the Midland area. Eric has a BS in Theatre and has worked in regional theatre as an audio engineer as well as designing and installing audio-visual systems in corporate environments. Like many kids Eric was forced out of the closet by circumstances outside his control – at least as far as to his parents. The experience wasn’t horrid, but it was still not the ideal coming-out experience. At the end of his senior year of high school he was brave enough to come out to one of his close friends – which went much better than he could have hoped. At university Eric was out, unconcerned with what people thought of the whole situation. He had many great, and some not-so-great times in college – many of which have informed the stories that he is telling now through his writing. His debut novel, Except for Cough Drops, marks a significant milestone in his creative journey. As a proud gay author, he’s poured his heart and soul into crafting a story that embraces honesty and self-discovery. When he’s not lost in the world of words, he’s a dedicated companion to two amazing dogs who bring immeasurable joy to life.