When I was younger, I cursed God for my long, sleepless nights, nights that seemed like days, days that seemed like months, not knowing if I was male or female. But now I'm thankful to be non-binary, for it has given me a creative edge, a humility, a sense of humor, a willingness to listen to the rain, and a desire to help the marginalized. My previous (nonfiction) book Rebuild: The Economy, Leadership, and You: A Toolkit for Builders of a Better World, offers a hopeful recipe for tackling our interconnected crises by reimagining ourselves, our organizations, and our economies. Just like being male and female has enabled me to become a more compassionate human being, writing both fiction and nonfiction has enabled me to become a better writer, teacher, listener, friend, and parent (Elizabeth and Patrick). I live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with my son Patrick, two cats, and a dog.