Vernon Manzini-Shimwell is from Stockport, the rainiest town in England. He currently lives in Seattle, the rainiest city in America. When he isn’t complaining about how miserable the rain is, you’ll find him with his nose in a book, drinking builder’s tea, and secretly enjoying the rain because he loves nothing more than having something to complain about. He lives with his rain soaked husband and two daughters on a windswept corner of Lake Washington. An educator and lifelong lover of books, his writing bursts with humor and an honest introspection of the everyday. C FOR CARTER is his first book. You can find him on Instagram, dishing out dad jokes and flaunting his dad bod. Follow him there @vernon.manzinishimwell