Tovar is the author of The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian’s Hunt for Sustenance, which recounts his journey from vegan to hunter, tracing the evolution of his dietary philosophy through a blend of personal narrative and historical perspective. He is currently enrolled as a doctoral student at UMass-Amherst focusing on varying cultural relationships with wildlife and nature. He lives in Vermont. Visit him online at tovarcerulli.com.