Anthony Aurisano was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He has been an educator for over a decade, holding roles as a middle and high school English Teacher, Creative Writing Teacher, Yoga and Meditation teacher, as well as Dean of Students. Anthony started his career teaching in the NYC Department of Education, but he has also worked with Private and Charter Schools. He currently teaching at a high school on eastern Long Island in Suffolk County, New York. 

Anthony has been writing since the age of 16. His first book Tales of the Emerald Isles: Hope Chest was published independently in 2019. He has also contributed to various internet publications as an author and editor