Andrew Gates is a Virginia-based writer. He is author of the Color of Water and Sky series. Gates has always been fascinated by science-fiction and fantasy ever since he was a kid. His writing style has been compared to that of Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation series. Gates' multiple POV writing style focuses on world-building and large scope politics. Though his stories take place in a fictional world, his characters are realistically portrayed and grounded in reality. When Andrew Gates is not writing, he enjoys running competitively and watching films.