I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, as one of four siblings. After high school, I attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where I studied Finance. I wasn’t particularly passionate about the subject. My main goal was to cast a wide net and secure a stable job after college. Stability was always the priority, and I hoped that somewhere along the way I would discover a true passion for the work.

I now work for an investment firm, and over time, I have come to appreciate investing most on the psychological side. Understanding why people behave the way they do has always fascinated me.

After going through a divorce, I began reflecting more deeply on how I got here and why I seemed to struggle in relationships. The short answer is that I tend to overthink everything. That realization led me to wonder how many others do the same.

This book began as a lighthearted way to poke fun at that overthinking, how our inner monologue often tells a story that reality doesn’t quite match, and how avoiding honest conversations can sometimes do more harm than good. I never set out to be a writer. I just had a story to tell about what it’s like when you overthink love, life, and everything in between.