W. Scott Phoenix, B.A., B.S. was born in Hawaii, raised in Pennsylvania and resides in California. He has been a published writer since 1978. His work has also appeared (under various names) in numerous places in print and online including AXS, Leisure, Examiner, Globetrotter Travel, Must Do Travel, Just Go Vacation, Passport Stamps, American Live Wire, MAAFBox, Cured.com and other Admedia-owned websites. He is a single parent of three kids and has also worked as an actor, singer, and teacher. He has been employed by such print publications as the Daily Collegian, and the Los Angeles Times