Paul Kelley is Texas-born and abroad-grown. He has a BS in engineering, two master's degrees, and a Ph.D., amongst other academic achievements. He applies his academic training in hard data and facts to his science fiction and fantasy novels, which provide a rich authenticity. He explores the dark side of human beings, the daily usage of languages, and the stories told by multiple generations, giving his readers an exercise of their intellect and a deep immersion into the story worlds he weaves.