T.W. Fillinger was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the middle of five children and attended Cathedral Latin High School, John Carroll University and the Automation Institute of Ohio. Because Thom's wife Patricia has Alzheimer's Disease he has had to split his time between caring for and comforting her and also his writing. Thom's current published works include: PROJECT HOUDINI, STARFLOWER, GONEBEE'S ODYSSEY AND COMING SOON, CHAMELEON'S SHADOW.