Pres Maxson is an award-winning author, creative director, and musician. His latest book, Chinatown Troubadour: A True Story, is his first nonfiction release. Early reviews call it "both entertaining and healing." Readsfavorite.com says, "Short, engaging, and lighthearted, Chinatown Troubadour will charm musicians and music fans alike." Pres's latest fiction work, 2022's Bastards of the Revolution, was awarded the IndieBRAG Medallion. His sophomore novel, Pigeon, won Book of the Year in 2018 from the Naked Reviewers. Pres also provides the score to the popular Paris travel podcast “The Earful Tower” (4M+ downloads, New York Times's list of "13 Podcasts for Wandering Souls"). He is a two-time TEDx Speaker and longtime professional creative. He lives in the Indianapolis area with his family.