Michael K. Tourville (author of A Promise to Astrid) lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife Chiara. This is his first book, a true story based on a personal experience that continues to unfold today.

Currently, Tourville is the Sales and Marketing Director for Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. based in Connecticut. Mike has two sons, Bill and Nick, a daughter-in-law Angela, and three grandchildren; Lily, Bryn, and Nick.