Mark SaFranko is an American author, playwright, artist, and musician. He was cited in The Best American Mystery Stories 2000 and has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. He is the author of five published novels--Hating Olivia, Lounge Lizard, God Bless America, Hopler's Statement, and The Favor--and has written dozens more. He lives with his wife and son in New Jersey.