Growing up in Woodstock, NY, Adam Altman has been exposed to the creative arts for his entire life. His fiction books include his fantasy novels, set in the Land of Tasmear, which began with LifeShaker and continues with Dream Spells. His Liliana young adult novels include Liliana's Fan and the final book in the series, Liliana's Realms. He also has written acclaimed poetry and a children’s picture book, entitled The Frog’s Golden Water. His novel, Ridicula, is a departure for him, because it is neither from the fantasy nor children/young adult genres. Instead, this book is humorous fiction and is highly metaphorical, covering themes dear to his heart.