About the Author

Xeric Grant Recipient Gary Scott Beatty is also the publisher of Aazurn Publishing. His publication, Number One," was one of the best indie comics of 2014 (Bleeding Cool News). Through his Indie Comics Magazine, Gary publishes promising newcomers and veteran independent creators, introducing them to a wider audience through worldwide distribution. Providing guidance and assistance to newcomers, Gary provides an extensive array of production and artistic experience which he readily shares. James Lyle has worked with numerous publishers over his career. One of his earliest works was with Mike Leonard on "DoorMan" released from Cult Press and then Caliber Comics. Also with Caliber, he illustrated a Saint Germaine story, "The Tragedy of Falstaff" which was released in the award winning anthology, "Negative Burn". James' other work includes "Grimm Fairy Tales", "Tales from the Neverland", and Spike TV's "1000 Ways to Die", all from Zenescope Entertainment. In addition to other projects, James is the Vice Chairman of the SE Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society. Bill Bryan is a long time veteran of the comics industry and has contributed to a number of early publications. Bill spent time in New York doing specialty work and contributing to The House of Mystery, Crazy and Mad magazines. Bill has done designs, storyboards and occasional acting in films, The Carrier, Cleavland Smith, Them!, Zora and That Special Gift. Most notably, Bill did complete storyboards for the Disney Channel production of Tiger Town, starring Roy Scheider. Bill illustrated a "Hunchback of Notre Dame" adaptation for Gary Reeds' Saint Germaine. His most extensive work is illustrating over 30 issues of "OZ" which has appeared from Caliber and Arrow Comics.