J JIMENEZ MONACO

J. Jimenez Monaco is from Schaumburg, Illinois where he began writing poetry at the age of fifteen. He attended Elmhurst University to eventually receive a bachelor’s degree in English. During his studies he was awarded the school’s Carlson poetry award. As he finished his schooling he began writing his first novel, Rounded Knuckles. He now lives in Saint Charles, Illinois with his wife, son, and two twin cats: Ruckus & Shredder.