Lance Novak has published seven novels, including Mission, Infinity Jihad, and the Miss Sophia Sanchez series. As an English teacher, he holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Master's degree in English Education, and he has taught in New Hampshire, Montana, and California. Through his teaching and mentoring experiences, he began writing fiction revolving around troubled, "outlier" teenagers who struggle with the societal pressures of a seemingly apathetic, conformist world. Lance currently lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife Eva and their two terriers, Leo and Gracie.