A third culture kid. Born in Jeddah, to a Saudi Arabian family. Mother is from Makkah, father is from Shaqra. Many relatives have lived in Zubayr, Kuwait, Syria and Egypt during the Arabian Peninsula's years of drought. Married to a writer from Rijal Alma, and have a son who lives in Mario Galaxy. Lived between Riyadh-SA, Vancouver-BC and Portland-OR. Currently reside in Ottawa-ON.