Paul HeiselPaul Heisel is a fantasy author whose love of storytelling began in 1979 with the discovery of Dungeons & Dragons and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Raised in Alaska, he grew up surrounded by wild landscapes that continue to shape the tone and scope ofhis fiction. He began writing at thirteen and has spent decades building worlds driven by loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring struggle between light and shadow. His flagship epic fantasy series, Keeper of the Deer, has been nearly five decades in the making. He is also the author of An Emperor's Fury, Tale of the Catstaff, and the contemporary thriller First Frontier. Paul's work is known for grounded worldbuilding, moral complexity, and character-driven narratives that linger beyond the page. He lives in Frisco, Texas, where he balances writing with a career as a Principal Underwriter, continuing to shape new stories late into the night. Read More Read Less