S StrackbeinSteven W. Strackbein is a Wisconsinbasedauthor and the founder ofSisyphus Triumphant Publishing.He began writing speculative fictionwhile serving in the military, drawingon a background in psychology andmental health counseling to explorethe complexiies of humanbehavior under pressure.His work often examines moralinjury, fractured identity, and theways individuals adapt when systemsfail. It blends grounded realism with speculative elements, focusingon the tension between choice, consequence, and survival.He is a member of the Wisconsin Writers Association and hasattended their Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp and Writing Retreat.He also participates in a local conferences and writing group, wheremany of his ideas are first tested.Steven lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Tanya, and their dogs. Whennot writing, he enjoys cooking and traveling. Read More Read Less