Matthew Tripicco was raised in upstate, New York by his devoted parents and family. He is born-again Christian and enjoys abstract painting, crafting, going on nature walks and photographing everything he sees. He has experienced many struggles and setbacks while growing up, including many health problems and learning disabilities. When he was in the 5th grade, he was still unable to read and his mother was told he many never read. That however, didn't stop him from thriving. His parents changed his schooling and he was paired up with an amazing personal tutor who never gave up on him. To her, he is forever grateful. Now, he not only reads for enjoyment, but writes whatever his imagination comes up with.