J.D. Gregory was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He has been an avid reader and lover of all things fantasy, mythology, and epic adventure since he was a small child. His desire to be a globe-trotting archaeologist like Indiana Jones led him to various parts of the world to study the cultures and remains of ancient civilizations. It also led him to discover his fellow scholar, co-adventurer, and love his life, Jennifer. His other dream was to write novels, and in the wake of piling student loan debt, decided to make that dream his top priority. J.D. and Jennifer have returned to their home state of Ohio and are currently awaiting their next great adventure—the birth of their first child.