Scott Lyerly was born in Washington DC, and grew up just over the line in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended school at the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. He worked for nearly a decade as a bookseller before moving into information technology. He currently works as an IT Manager for a large retail company. He lives in central Massachusetts with his family. Scott’s previously publications include short fiction in the anthologies Ignition, and Thank You, Death Robot, both published by Silverthought Press. His debut novel, THE LAST LINE, published by Crooked Lane Books, will be available in 2024.