Dennis J. Barton lives in the section of Midgard formerly known as Vermont, where he walks the thin line between order and chaos while standing guard against the assaults of frost ...view moreDennis J. Barton lives in the section of Midgard formerly known as Vermont, where he walks the thin line between order and chaos while standing guard against the assaults of frost giants, trolls and other monstrous beings. He holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from Goddard College and has been known to teach writing for the Community College of Vermont and other earthly institutions. His earlier works include Cola Wars, The Matchlock Mage, Plays That Aren't Boring, Fish House, Saints of Augustine, and the four-volume Red Star science fiction series. Dennis currently lives with his Valkyrie partner and his loyal wolf-hound in an ancient stronghold overlooking the Dog River. He has one son who also writes fiction and has an abiding love of mythology.view less