Brian Paone was born and raised in the Salem, Massachusetts area. Brian has, thus far, published three novels: a memoir about being friends with a drug-addicted rock star, Dreams are Unfinished Thoughts; a macabre cerebral-horror novel, Welcome to Parkview; and a time-travel romance novel, Yours Truly, 2095, (which was nominated for a Hugo Award, though it did not make the finalists)-all three novels are available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Along with his three novels, Brian has published three short stories: "Outside of Heaven," which is featured in the anthology, A Matter of Words; "The Whaler's Dues," which is featured in the anthology, A Journey of Words; and "Anesthetize (or A Dream Played in Reverse on Piano Keys)," which is featured in the anthology, A Haunting of Words. Brian is also a vocalist and has released seven albums with his four bands: Yellow #1, Drop Kick Jesus, The Grave Machine, and Transpose. He is married to a US Naval Officer, and they have four children. Brian is also a police officer and has been working in law enforcement since 2002. He is a self-proclaimed roller coaster junkie, a New England Patriots fanatic, and his favorite color is burnt orange. For more information on all his books and music, visit www.BrianPaone.com
