Steven was born into a Marine family and spent his early years moving from the East Coast to the West Coast due to his parents' relocation. From his earliest years Steven was a victim of personal tragedy. The loss of several close family members, his first son included, has left a deep and everlasting mark on the man. Combined with growing up in public schools and being the victim of violent assaults from in-school bullies, Steven struggled. With incredible support from family and close friends, Steven successfully graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. When he is not writing, Steven's other passions include building Lego sets with his son, researching religious texts, and studying history. Steven currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with his wife and son.