Troy Howell is an author and illustrator, known primarily for his children's book illustrations--in particular the Brian Jacques "Redwall" covers and several books by Mary Pope Osbourne. His middle grade novel, "The Dragon of Cripple Creek", was an ABA "New Voices" pick, shortlisted for the Reading the West award, and is an Accelerated Reader book. He is working on his next children's novel. www.troyhowelletc.com