Justin Phillips is a Portland-born writer whose eclectic life experiences fuel his crime stories filled with over-their-head heroes and mischievous escapism. His debut novel, American Limoncello, combines dark humour with sugar-laced themes. A former Navy field medic, ambulance driver in Naples, Las Vegas valet, and nightclub bouncer, Justin's varied career paths inspire his gritty writing style. After a Navy shipmate encouraged him to start writing, he earned multiple writing certifications from UCLA using his Post-9/11 GI Bill. Now based in Los Angeles, Justin balances his writing with work as a personal fitness trainer, crafting stories informed by both his unique past and his love for unexpected adventure.