Eric M. Witchey has made a living as a freelance writer and communication consultant for over 25 years. In addition to many contracted and ghost non-fiction titles, he has sold more than 100 stories, including 4 novels. His stories have appeared in nine genres and on five continents. He has received awards or recognition from New Century Writers, Writers of the Future, Writer’s Digest, The Eric Hoffer Prose Award Program, Short Story America, the Irish Aeon Awards, and other organizations. His How-to articles have appeared in The Writer Magazine, Writer’s Digest Magazine, and other print and online magazines. When not teaching or writing, he spends his time fly fishing or restoring antique model locomotives.