Kent Silverhill was born in 1960 in Bristol, UK and emigrated to South Africa when he was seven. The remainder of his childhood was spent growing up in and around Johannesburg. He returned to the UK in 1985 and worked as a manufacturing engineer for a few years before moving into IT. He is also a cartoonist and the author of the Chronicles of Wydoria, and Hollow series of which the first three books, and a prequel, are currently available. The fourth book in the Hollow series is being worked on, as is the third book in the Chronicles of Wydoria series. More info can be found at kentsilverhill.com.

In his spare time, Kent enjoys walking and reading (though not at the same time). He is married, and has two cats although they do not share his view of who is in charge.