James Matthew Byers resides in Wellington, Al with his wife and kids.He earned his degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration on English/Language Arts from Jacksonville State University, as well as his Master’s 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

Received Master's degree in English/Language Arts from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, ALin 2010.

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