Alan L. Weinstein was born in the Bronx, New York, and attended De Witt Clinton High School, graduating in 1964. After high school, he attended The American University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in communication. After relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, Alan became a corporate publications specialist, while continuing to write on the side. In addition to “The Manx Dossier,” he has authored a semi-autobiographical novel, two screenplays and one novella. From time to time, Alan dabbles in creative photography, often shooting expired slide film (and having it cross-processed) using classic cameras from the 60s and 70s, which he calls “old iron.” Alan drives a 23-year-old Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, and is fond of saying, “If it ain’t broke, why sell it?” Other pastimes include watching YouTube videos and staying abreast of current events in the hopes of cobbling up another conspiratorial work akin to what he’s already written.