Greg’s early inspirations included Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, David Eddings, Ellen Raskin, Madeleine L’Engle, Ray Bradbury, Dr. Seuss, Terry Pratchett, Piers Anthony, and J.R.R. Tolkein.

Greg’s first published novel is THE PENGUINS OF DOOM (Blooming Tree Press, 2007).

Greg is active in the children’s literature community, serving since 2001 as Webmaster and Assistant Regional Coordinator for the three New England regions of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. In 2006 he founded the Class of 2k7 group of debut children’s and young adult authors and serves as mentor for follow-up groups including the current Class of 2k8 and upcoming Class of 2k9.