Michael Alonzo Williams, born in 1959 in San Francisco, California, attended Catholic and public schools. Exposure to the arts at an early age helped inspire the creativity in his work. Surrounded by a cast of dazzling characters of family members and friends throughout his life enriched his ability to acquire imagination and ideas for his characters. Michael lives in Northern California with his wife. Immediate family members are also writers and storytellers. His hobbies include playing music and watching sports and classic movies.