MK Aleja is of mixed ethnicity but it is his CHamoru heritage that he feels is underrepresented in mainstream media. Growing up on Guam, he knows all the legends and folklore and has even had his own experiences with the supernatural. He hopes that putting all of this into his stories will not only entertain readers, but might also pique readers' interest in the CHamoru culture. MK currently resides in Alaska with his wife and youngest son.