John Vorhaus is a versatile and internationally recognized figure in the writing world, best known for his Radar Hoverlander mystery novels (The California Roll and The Albuquerque Turkey) and the widely used screenwriting guides The Comic Toolbox and The Little Book of SITCOM. An in-demand consultant in television and film script development, Vorhaus has lent his expertise to projects in 28 countries on four continents, including advising on adaptations of popular sitcoms in Bulgaria and Israel and creating a social action drama in Nicaragua. He is the author of multiple books, including such titles as Under the Gun, Killer Poker, and his poker experience has caused him to write over three million words on poker. Vorhaus, who holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the Writers Guild of America, has shared his knowledge by teaching at esteemed institutions like Northwestern University, the American Film Institute, and UCLA Extension.