by Lisa Mangum
Mark Ryan
Mark Ryan grew up in the great plains of the Midwest where he developed his love for music, literature—especially science fiction and fantasy—theater, cinema, games, and basically any form of storytelling. He now works in web design, programming, and game design, while still dabbling in the culinary arts. Mark hopes to one day own a game design company himself.
Nathan Dodge
Nathan Dodge was born in Abilene, Texas, but grew up in Dallas. He received a PhDEE degree from the University of Texas in 1969. He has worked at General Dynamics and Texas Instruments. He taught for sixteen years at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he continues to teach part-time after his retirement in May 2014. Nathan has always wanted to be a writer, and he plans on having a bestseller before his eightieth birthday!
Ezekiel James Boston
Ezekiel James Boston hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently resides in southern Florida. Favoring fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal occult, he’s authored more than a hundred short stories, a score of short novels, and half a dozen full-length novels. More of Ezekiel's works can be found at ezekieljamesboston.com.
Lou J Berger
Lou J Berger lives in Denver, Colorado, with three kids, three Sheltie dogs, and a kink-tailed cat with nefarious intent. He’s an actAive member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, has been professionally published in short form, and is writing his first novel, a YA book set in 1978 North Carolina. Visit his website at www.LouJBerger.com.
Scott Eder
Since he was a kid, Scott Eder wanted to be an author. After twenty years mired in the corporate machine, he broke free to bring stories of nobility and strife, honor and chaos, to life. His debut novel, Knight of Flame, is available now. When he’s not dragging his knights through fire and darkness, look for him on the bowling lanes.
Scott lives with his wife and two children on the west coast of Florida.
Peter S. Beagle
Peter S. Beagle is the legendary author of the classic fantasy The Last Unicorn, as well as A Fine and Private Place, Tamsin, The Innkeeper’s Song, and The Folk of the Air. He is also a songwriter and a screenwriter. His works have won him numerous industry awards, widespread acclaim, and the respect of his peers.
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