Derek DiFronzo

Derek DiFronzo grew up in Connecticut and lives there now with his wife and three daughters. A lifelong musician and film enthusiast, DiFronzo first developed a love for creative writing in fifth grade and has been on that journey ever since. He graduated from Fairfield University with a degree in English, a concentration in Creative Writing, and a minor in Film & Television. After college, DiFronzo spent several years writing and editing for a series of weekly newspapers. During that time, he earned first place regional and national awards in the categories of environmental reporting and investigative journalism. In his fictional literary works, DiFronzo enjoys exploring the duality of human nature and developing characters with rich, complex arcs.