Erik Daniel Shein got his start first as a trained herpetologist, studying reptiles and amphibians, before turning his gaze to writing. In his early years, he consulted with the Fish & Wildlife services and other agencies on toxicology and herpetology.As one might imagine, he is deeply passionate about animals, often featuring them in his stories and content. He has authored and co-written more than 30 novels. In addition to his writing, Erik is the founder and CEO of Shein Partnership LLC, a creative asset and intellectual property firm, with projects ranging from Crime Thrillers to Live Action and CGI animated feature films to television specials and series and book publishing.