Eric's fascination with electronics and reading started at an early age. He wrote his first computer program at the age of twelve. In his teens, he spent much of his time learning, writing poetry, short stories, and gaming with friends. Role playing games were his favourite. He used this as an avenue to test out new story ideas and plots, with success measured by how long he could keep everyone enthralled. His fascination with science fiction grew along side his love for technology. However, he has never been satisfied with the rate current technology has progressed. This is reflected in his work, where he will grab hold of an idea and twist it, shape it, and bend it into something curious, yet exciting.