Neil Orint

Neil Orint grew up on Vashon Island, Washington and now lives in Seattle. His epic young adult fantasy novel Discovery of Geminus takes readers on a thrilling adventure into Geminus, a twin planet of Earth, where Henry, Kate, Max, and their dog Rocky meet sasquatches, yetis, and other magical beings of Pacific Northwest mythology. With their newfound courage and magical powers, the friends must defeat the bloodthirsty conquistador Pizarro and his murderous crew to restore balance to Geminus.

Neil has published short stories in recent NIWA anthologies, and his story Towers and Bridges was a Finalist in the 2017 PNWA Literary Contest. He's currently working on the next volume in the Discovery of Geminus series.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest has given him an innate appreciation of the region's natural beauty and you can find him hiking and backpacking through forests, alpine meadows and over mountains. He also has a lifelong interest in the region's mythology that features prominently in his work.