Phan, Tom M.: - About the Author T.M. Phan grew up in Northern California with three brothers and one sister. It was a close knit family where creativity was encouraged. He gained an interest in writing while taking English courses in high school and set out to write fun stories that reminded him of his childhood. His influences span many genres including video games, Japanese animation, science fiction, and classic fables. Currently, he continues to write short stories, while also running various businesses, and spending quality time with his family and friends.