Christopher M. Cronin grew up reading the epic fantasies of Terry Goodkind and R. A. Salvatore while enjoying Everquest, Dungeons and Dragons, and World of Warcraft.Cronin received a bachelor degree in arts and letters with a major in English from Florida Atlantic University. As a student, he worked many odd jobs, taking turns as a valet, construction worker, and human sign.An adventurer at heart, Cronin has traveled across the United States. He is also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast.