LEOPOLDO GOUT , author of Genius, is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who hails from Mexico. After studying in London Gout produced the Award-Winning film Days of Grace, which A. O. Scott of the New York Times called “potent and vigorous.” He is the Executive Producer of the number one new show of the summer, sci-fi drama "Zoo" on CBS; and is partnered with James Patterson Entertainment to produce "Maximum Ride". Leopoldo Gout resides in New York City with his wife and two children.