James Petrillo hails from beautiful Lanesboro Minnesota where he lives with his family. After his university studies, he worked in theatre, both children’s and professional, before becoming a television producer. Upon returning to his home town, he independently released a novel, The Darkwood, a thriller/ horror. His true heart lives in fantasy, the realms of magic, swords, and dragons, and has written fantasy most of his life. Ashyer is his first full novel written in those mystical lands.