Lynn has been a merchant seaman, teacher, chef and cab driver. He’s published three novels, The Bachelor's Cat, Philadelphia Personal and Paula Sherman and the National Rifle Association. He’s also written The New Short Course in Wine and The Short Course in Beer. Skyhorse Books just published a second, expanded edition of the beer book. A few years ago, he started writing poetry. In 2011 his poem, The Would-be Lepidopterist was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Most of the time he just loafs and fishes.