Paul R. Lloyd writes fiction that explores the monsters and strangers among us. His offbeat characters reveal the horror and humor of the human condition. He investigates themes such as cowardice in the three-book Snpgrdxz series, forgiveness in Amazon top seller HAGS, redemption in Amazon top seller FULFILLMENT, and the nature of love (and hate) in STEEL PENNIES. His latest novel, Snpgrdxz and the Time Keepers, will be the fourth in the Snpgrdxz time travel adventure series for young adults. It will launch in 2017. Paul’s short fiction appeared in the literary magazines Possibilities and Daedalus as well as the Canyon City Daily Record (Colorado) newspaper. He authored The Doctor Solves a Mystery series of mini-mysteries for the annual contest of the Physicians’ Benefits Trust, the insurance arm of the Illinois State Medical Society. Paul served as editor for The Goldring, a newsletter of puzzles and games published by one of Chicago’s premier marketing research firms. He also published Creative Challenges, his own newsletter of puzzles, games and mystery stories. He wrote video scripts for the University of Illinois Foundation during two successful multi-billion-dollar fund raising campaigns. His short fiction, including the Jude Nerdworthy, Monster Fighter series, appears on his blog along with tips on how to read fiction, watch movies and other musings. Follow Paul’s blog at http://paulrlloyd.blogspot.com. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is married to the artist and author Lynn Zuk-Lloyd and lives in the Chicago area. To read books or ebooks by Paul R. Lloyd, please visit: www.amazon.com/Paul-R.-Lloyd/e/B0064R8ROE