I am of Slavic ancestry. I was born in the United Kingdom and have lived in Wales, Scotland, and Canada. I have been interested in writing since a young age. The mythology of the Celtic and Slavic lands has fascinated me and provided a rich resource for my writing. Currently retired, my past as a Royal Canadian Navy diver, commercial diver, construction Pipeline blaster and Ontario Natural Resources analyst. I take long-distance solo kayak trips in the Canadian wilderness to feed my mind and soul. I also enjoy botanical painting and sculpting. I spend much of my time writing. These works incorporate mythological themes and power interactions between my characters. My time as a professional Dom has broadened my understanding of human nature. My published work, Book One of “The Shadow Lord’s Son, “ “To Take Away His Voice,” is the first book in a trilogy. I have also written a collection of short stories and two novellas about the characters and places of Shadow Lord. I hope to publish them in the future. Updates will be found on my author website, https://voronforestauthor.com.