Manny Frishberg was born just south of New York City and attended high school near the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, but he has made his home on the West Coast for more than 30 years. He studied writing and journalism at Portland State University and has been freelancing for newspapers and magazines ever since. His articles have appeared in numerous publications for the past 35 years. In 2010 he added freelance editing services. In his spare time, he practices photography and writes science fiction.