Stephen Austin Thorpe grew up loving words. The son of a school teacher who had a magical flare for dramatic phrases, intonations, and storytelling, he worked for decades developing his own storytelling skills in both the journalism and corporate worlds. Stephen grew to love mythology and history while serving as a 19-year old missionary in modern-day Rome. Combining this with a fascination for urban legends inherited from his father, Stephen has been able to create a unique fantasy series that will captivate both young and old. Stephen lives in Utah with his wife Maria and daughters Jenny and Mary.