Steven Tingle was born and raised in western North Carolina. Before becoming a writer, he was a golf-resort manager, real-estate developer, and restaurateur. As a journalist specia...view moreSteven Tingle was born and raised in western North Carolina. Before becoming a writer, he was a golf-resort manager, real-estate developer, and restaurateur. As a journalist specializing in travel, style, and food and drink, his work has appeared in Robb Report, Modern Luxury, Town, Tempus, and Discovery. He lives with his wife in upstate South Carolina.view less