Brad R. Cook is a historical fantasy writer, and publisher at Blank Slate Press. An award winning short story writer, he began as a playwright, and joined the board of St. Louis Writers Guild in 2008, guiding the organization as president since 2011. He learned to fence at thirteen and never set down his sword, but prefers to curl up with his cat and a centuries' old classic. He writes during the witching hour when his muses are most active.