Lee Knoll, a pseudonym for an author (now deceased), was a colleague of Andy Levinsky, whom they entrusted with a manuscript for a novel. Though his coworker was more acquaintance than friend, Levinsky chose to accept the assignment to find a publisher without disclosing any information about the author. Levinsky's editorial background is in copywriting and nonfiction, with a career that has included television and higher education. His work has been recognized with multiple regional Emmys and dozens of national awards in communications and education. In addition to his day job as a writer in human services, he contributes essays, profiles and feature stories to consumer publications.