Born in Clayton, New Mexico, Derek James Blan left home where his travels took him to Hawaii, California, and then further from there. Blan spent six years in Texas, where he honed...view moreBorn in Clayton, New Mexico, Derek James Blan left home where his travels took him to Hawaii, California, and then further from there. Blan spent six years in Texas, where he honed his writing skills and published his first book, Jersey Darm in 2016. Blan then published his second book, Circadian, four years later.view less