About the author: Childhood and Education

Childhood

-Born in Portland, Maine

-The second of two children

- His parents separated when he was just a toddler

-He and his brother David lived with their mom, but spent time with their dad in Fort Wayne, Indiana

-When Stephen was 11 his mom moved their family to Durham, Maine to take care of Stephen's grand parents

Born on: September 21, 1947

Education

-Attended the University of Maine

-He got his B.A in English is was qualified to teach high school English

-Tried to join the military but could not because he had: high blood pressure, flat feet, limited vision, and punctured eardrums