The Enchanted Rapiers: Swords Through Time, Book 1

M. Bradley Davis took an interest in writing because his sixth grade English teacher introduced him to poetry. Since then, Mr. Davis has learned poetry is not his forte. Mr. Davis wrote short stories during high school and finally began writing novels toward the end of college. A former elementary school teacher, he taught fourth grade for thirteen years. Courtesy, honesty, respect, and truthfulness were taught in his classroom along with the usual academic subjects. Mr. Davis was listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and twice listed in Who’s Who Among Young American Professionals. He continues to serve as the district’s Assistant Director of Technology. Mr. Davis’ writing is inspired by the personalities of former students and the interaction he experiences with young people. His hobbies include reading, writing, amateur astronomy, and photography. Mr. Davis enjoys spending time with young people. Mr. Davis has published Tunnel Of Dreams, The Hand in the Mirror, The Canopus Conundrum, and A Spark of Magic through AuthorHouse. The Hand in the Mirror was a Fiction/SciFi finalist in the 2003 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year competition. Mr. Davis lives in the Texas Hill Country. About the Illustrator Toby Mikle was not always a freelance illustrator from Minnesota. Toby began drawing at an early age (his mother swears he was drawing murals in the womb). Since 1984, he has been using the aid of computers, starting with the stunning (yet pixilated) Commodore 64. He first made money with his art by illustrating tattoos for fellow airmen and painting squadron murals when he was in the Air Force. After his 4 years in the service, Toby held many jobs, including the job that honed his graphic design and illustration skills: No, not through a great art school nor by gaining the great wisdom at the feet of an established mentor, but years of scribble-filled solitude as a night shift clerk at a truck stop. His website www.tmcreations.com has attracted many different clients with a variety of needs. His success there, along with his personal interest in book illustration projects, inspired Toby to create www.MyBookIllustrator.com. The site showcases an ever-growing book illustration portfolio and has been successful in attracting many book-specific illustration projects. He’s very friendly—especially to people who are looking for a great illustrator. Please contact him through his websites.