After retiring from a career as an Information Technology Consultant, Richard S. Tuttle turned his efforts to his love of fantasy. Becoming a full-time writer in 1997, Richard has authored over twenty fantasy novels in two major collections. The Khadora Collection consists of the 8-volume Forgotten Legacy Series. The 17-volume Alcea Collection includes the Targa Trilogy, the Sword of Heavens series, and the Demonstone Chronicles.