Gregory Funaro

Gregory Funaro grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island. Following graduation from the University of New Hampshire, Gregory received a Certificate in Acting from The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in NYC, an AM in Theatre Arts from Brown University, and an MFA in Acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida. He has worked professionally as an actor, and is currently an associate professor in the School of Theatre & Dance at East Carolina University, where he teaches, acts and directs. In addition to being a voracious reader, Gregory is an amateur artist, bassist, and history buff. He holds a black belt in karate, and is considered by many to be one of the world's worst poker players. Gregory lives with his family outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a proud member of The Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and the Horror Writers Association.