Derek Silver once told a teacher that he wanted to grow up to be a Stormtrooper. Realizing that a life employed by the Galactic Empire would shorten his lifespan, he decided to write books with magic and mayhem instead. He used to sport a Smurf-blue mohawk and once sold vacuums door-to-door. Happy endings are overrated. Derek lives in Canada with his wife, three daughters, and two fur creatures. You can find him online at www.dereksilver.com
