Brandon Sneed has spent more than two decades writing about sports, art, science, faith, and the forces that shape a life. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and ESPN, among others.

He is the author of Sooner, The Edge of Legend, and Head in the Game, and co-author of ConBody, Behind the Drive, and most recently, The Book of Eastbay.

He is also a Ph.D. candidate in rhetoric, writing, and professional communication at East Carolina University.

Brandon lives in Winterville, North Carolina, with his two sons and their dog, Bruce. He also owns and operates Diamond Landscaping.

Photo by Kate Ker.