Michael S. Weber was born and raised near Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Michael is a published picture book illustrator (Magination Press and Hachai Publishing), and a BFA graduate of the Chicago Art Institute. Michael once knew the privilege of working (in the capacity of a general assistant) for Richard S. Barnes, who was the nephew of Charles M. Barnes, founder of Barnes and Noble. Richard (now deceased) was a literary scholar. Michael lives with his wife, Marian and their cats Bootsie and Harper in a rural Michigan suburb.