Steve Pizzolato is originally from Chicago but has lived in St. Louis for most of his life. Steve comes from a large Italian American family with 7 brothers and sisters and over 30 nieces and nephews. He met and married his wife, Nancy, of 40 years in St. Louis. Together, they have three daughters and four grandchildren. Steve acquired his love of reading and writing from his mother, who was a librarian. Prior to publishing The Perfect Match and Noah's Ark, Steve owned a successful digital marketing agency for 21 years.

He's an avid and talented fisherman, an enthusiastic but mediocre golfer, and a passionate foodie, especially when it comes to the delicious food at the many Italian restaurants St. Louis has to offer.