He grew up in the Chicago area and moved to Carbondale, Illinois to study philosophy at Southern Illinois University. Through his academic studies and activism, he became involved in the environmental movement, eventually changing his name to Treesong to reflect his newfound Earth-centered spirituality.

In addition to his first novel, Change, Treesong has also written several books of poetry, articles on environmental and spiritual topics, and Revolution of One, a beginner's guide to personal empowerment and community organizing. For more information, visit Treesong's official website at treesong.org.