Hammer McCracken hails from the sun-soaked coasts of West Florida, where he shares his life with his wife, two spirited children, a mischievous chicken, and a philosophical duck. A linguistic polymath, Hammer has penned thousands of books in a dizzying array of languages, though only now has he decided the world is ready to read them. His writing is as eclectic as his life, promising a kaleidoscope of stories that defy convention and authority.