Nicolas Wilson is a published journalist, graphic novelist, and novelist. He lives in the rainy wastes of Portland, Oregon with his wife, four cats and a dog. Nic's work spans a variety of genres, from political thriller to science fiction and urban fantasy. He has several novels currently available, and many more due for release in the next year.  The second installations in the Sontem Trilogy and the Gambit are due for publication Summer and Fall 2014. Nic's stories are characterized by his eye for the absurd, the off-color, and the bombastic. For information on Nic's books, and behind-the-scenes looks at his writing, visit nicolaswilson.com. Sign up for his mailing list to receive a free short story.   Nic grew up reading Edgar Allen Poe, Batman comics, and later expanded his reportoire to include Amy Hempel, Joan Didion, Hunter S. Thompson, Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, and Chuck Palahnuik.