Although both sides of his family come from England, Shane Simmons was born and raised in Canada. He enjoys the cold, hates hockey, and has never seen a moose or a beaver in person. His citizenship is therefore ever in question and the constant threat of deportation looms.

Originally from Lachine, a suburb of Montreal most famous for being massacred by the Iroquois in 1689 and less famous for having it coming, Shane earns a living in the film industry, scripting home movies and directing security camera videos. Despite all odds, he has become a successful writer, bravely overcoming his mental and physical impairments of laziness and illiteracy. He currently lives beyond his means in the big city, and sustains himself on handouts and the lunch money he steals from grade school kids.

Mr. Simmons is a biped and an insect-rights activist. He thinks breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is why he has it three times a day. His favourite colour is plaid, and he is widely considered the life of any party attended by one or fewer people.

This time next year he plans to be a year older.

Additional factual information can be had at Shane’s Internet Movie Database Page, his Amazon Author Page and his Goodreads Author Page.

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