Peter Liptak was born in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and moved to South Korea in 1995. For the last 20 years he's been living and writing in Seoul. A world traveler and avid cyclist, Peter loves to say "Woo Hoo!" and knows that the simple experiences in life hold the greatest adventures. Exploring his interests at the University of Minnesota, from the wonders of Astronomy and Anthropology to Philosophy and Poetics, he graduated with a BA in English Literature. Peter learned new skills as a preschool teacher, waiter, dance instructor and massage therapist in school and has worked as an actor, teacher, and writer since. Completing his Master's in Korean History at Yonsei University and using Korea as a source of inspiration, linguistic and otherwise, you can follow along with his musings at www.poeticmisadventures.com or www.coffeeshopcontemplations.com "Woo Hoo!"