Lee McKenzie is a South Carolina native who has lived in multiple regions and currently resides in New York City. A veteran and former engineer, McKenzie's journey turned towards mental health and under-served communities following his own diagnoses. In both fiction and non-fiction, McKenzie's works focus on the mental progression and struggles within his plots main movements with diverse representation that mirrors the true demographics of his settings. McKenzie spends his free time reading, drawing and listening to Motown classics. He enjoys the company of Rupert, his cat, and indulges in the pleasures of smelly cheeses and craft beers.