Michael Edmonds has spent most of his life telling stories. His first book, Castle in the Sky, earned him a trip to the young authors conference when he was in fifth grade. From there he has written several books, though only The Tower has been published. Some of his favorite story telling moments are sitting around a campfire on a beach in Oregon and telling scary stories while hiking in the Cascades. He lives in Maple Valley Washington with his wife and kids. In the winter he can be found in the mountains skiing. In the summer he can be found on the lake as often as possible or working on projects around the house. He is also actively seeking to be the world record holder for the longest Starburst chain in existence.