C. W. Snyder is a marketing and communications coordinator currently splitting his time between work and writing. He has worked as a developer and a project manager and authored several short stories, including a runner-up in Fictuary's short story contest. His literary influences include Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Richard Kadrey. Born and raised in Michigan, Clayton is a North Dakota transplant currently living in Bismarck with his wife and two dogs. He participates in several charitable works, including the annual Brave the Shave event for research for childhood cancer, and the local humane society.