An Atlanta native, Darrell Zuercher grew up in the deep South, graduating from college and graduate school. Between those two accomplishments, he fled to the Pacific Northwest. He began his IT career in a college library, before moving on to home improvement stores, income tax preparation, journalism, electric utilities, and logistics. When not working or writing, Darrell enjoys sports, concerts, collecting stamps, role-playing games, and antique shopping. Darrell is married and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.