Jason Abofsky was born and raised on Long Island. He spent much of his youth camping with the Boy Scouts, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Software Engineer by day, writer by night, Jason has blended his technical experiences and love of Science Fiction and Fantasy to craft a unique and imaginative universe. Jason enjoys attending Renaissance faires and conventions in his free time while reading great Science Fiction and Fantasy stories in between. His writing has been influenced by some of his favorite authors and the lessons they've imparted.