Location
Detroit, Michigan
Expertise
U.S. politics, Sitcoms, Superheo movies
- Derek wrote the story for the award-winning game Blood of the Werewolf.
- He has also gone on investigations with the cast of "Ghost Hunters."
- Derek co-hosts the pop-culture podcast "Across the Omniverse" on YouTube.
Experience
Derek has enjoyed a diverse career in both the entertainment and media industries, working as a producer, background extra, podcaster, and reporter. In addition to writing video games, he has contributed coverage to Birth. Movies. Death., Crooked Marquee, CBR, and Screen Rant. These days, Derek uses his voice to shine a spotlight on the movies, shows, and comics he loves.
Education
Derek holds a bachelor's degree in literature from Purchase College, State University of New York.
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