Joe O’Donnell was born and raised in Massachusetts before finding his true home in San Francisco. His professional career peaked prematurely when he became the manager of a suburban record store on the East Coast in the 1980s before finding his niche in marketing, brand creation, and creative direction. Often described as “just too gay,” Joe has spent decades in therapy, which ultimately led him to pick up a pen, thanks to a dare from his therapist. He has recently completed his debut memoir, Another Generation Ruined.