Born in a former century Ronald Joseph Scala grew up in western Pennsylvania on “Poe” Drive, hence a lifelong interest in horror fiction. While in college a pivotal event transformed him from an avid reader to an aspiring writer. He came upon an abandoned barn littered with the remains of…….. well, you’ll have to read the book to get the details. Anyway, the strange events that occurred on that day inspired Ron to eventually write his first horror novel "Beckoned". Completed in 2005 it is now available from Wild Child Publishing at http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?AuthorID=62236&id=23599. Ron’s short stories have appeared in several on-line publications and many are included in his short story collection The Long Hour Before Light, published by eTreasures Publications http://www.etreasurespublishing.com/. Ron makes ends meet with a day job as a Medical Physicist in eastern Ohio where he lives with his wife and children. 

The Long Hour Before Light
Try this link to the collection and a short story excerpt.