Born and mostly raised in Minnesota, M. L. Stidmon has been writing stories since he was ten. Influences and interests in writing have mostly centered on fantasy and science fiction. Other interest...view moreBorn and mostly raised in Minnesota, M. L. Stidmon has been writing stories since he was ten. Influences and interests in writing have mostly centered on fantasy and science fiction. Other interests for writing subjects are historical fiction and crime/political thrillers. Mr. Stidmon settled in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area, married, and helped raise a family.view less