James Matthew Byers resides in Rainbow City, AL, with his wife, Dorothea, and his two children, Tristan and Emma. Currently, he teaches Special Education at St. Clair County High School in Odenville, AL. He earned his degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration on English/Language Arts from Jacksonville State University, and is in the process of completing his Master’s studies in Education: English/Language Arts. His publications include Grecian Rune, PublishAmerica, 2004, a fantasy novel written in verse. Mr. Byers also did the cover art and illustrations within the novel. Grecian Rune centers on Christian themes, as do many of Mr. Byers’ writings. He has published several poems through Jacksonville State University in their yearly compilation titled Something Else, and has numerous poems posted at www.christianpoetry.org. Being a follower of Yeshua (Jesus) and a servant of El Shaddai (God Almighty) sum up his most important interests. He uses his writing as a witnessing tool, and a means to inspire other believers, strengthening their faith. Check out www.apelion-webzine.com for poems by Mr. Byers, as well as creative, fun-filled short pieces by other well known and unknown sci-fi/fantasy industry mogels. Within this webzine, you will find extraordinary literature. This is a guarantee. Please check back often for updates.

Received Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in English/Language Arts from Jacksonville State University in August of 2006

Currently Mr. Byers is in the process of completing his Master's degree in English/Language Arts from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL.

Mr. Byers has been published through the University Press at Jacksonville State where he attends.

"Aphelion Webzine"- May, June, and July 2007- one poem per month to be published in these forthcoming issues "Something Else"- 2006- four poems published in this Jacksonville State University Publication "Grecian Rune"- 2004- first published novel For anyone visiting my page here, I want to pass along some very talented authors' names to you: Donita K. Paul and Nancy Lee Shrader. Also, try DragonKnightAngel, The Sword Review, and Haruah, Breath of Heaven magaizines out. They are presented by Double-edged Publishing. But don't just take my word for it. Go and see for yourselves! Please check out Aphelion Webzine. The site is www.aphelion-webzine.com. It has something for everyone.

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