David Kier

David Kier did his doctoral studies at Ohio State University in the late 1960s, where he was a Fulbright fellow. Now retired, he taught history, humanities, and political science at several colleges and universities. A work of non-fiction, Pathways of Learning: Essays in American and European History, is reflective of his teaching. He also has a life-long passion for fantasy, which owes much to the works of Clifford D. Simak, Terry Brooks, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Employing a style of writing called pastoral humanism, he seeks to create strong human and faerie characters who must grapple with important issues before they act. As stated on the covers of Jody, Ravenscroft, The Door to the Shadows, and Goblin Tales, his stories are aimed at a wide audience, from teens to graybeards, and emphasize honor, integrity, and taking responsibility for one's actions.