Clark, Alan M.: - Alan M. Clark, fine arts painter, illustrator, and author hails from Tennessee, where he grew up in a house full of human bones and old medical books. At present, he lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife, Melody. In his 32 year freelance career, he has created illustrations for hundreds of books, including works of fiction of various genres, nonfiction, textbooks, young adult fiction, and children's books. He is the author of seventeen books, including eleven novels, a lavishly illustrated novella, four collections of fiction, and a nonfiction full-color book of his artwork. The World Fantasy Award and four Chesley Awards are among the honors he's received for his work. Mr. Clark's company, IFD Publishing, has released 37 books, including hardcovers, paperbacks, ebooks, and audio books. IFD Publishing's authors include F. Paul Wilson, Elizabeth Engstrom, and Jeremy Robert Johnson. www.alanmclark.com

Johnson, Jeremy Robert: - Jeremy Robert Johnson is the author of the critically acclaimed cult novel Skullcrack City. His fiction has been praised by the Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and authors Chuck Palahniuk and David Wong and has appeared internationally in numerous anthologies and magazines. Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. www.jeremyrobertjohnson.com