Yakov Merkin

Yakov Merkin grew up in New York City, though now lives on the other side of the world in Israel (and somehow misses the family cats deciding to walk across his keyboard while he worked.) He holds a Master’s Degree in history—though the plan was always to write science fiction and fantasy. The universe in his head had to get out one way or the other. He can be found on Twitter @YakovMerkin, and at yakovmerkin.com.

Besides writing, he has helped build houses, worked on a farm, served in the Israeli Defense Force, practices Krav Maga, and is currently training for Ninja Israel.