Matthew D. Ryan is a published writer with a background in philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. He lives in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Champlain. He believes he and his brother saw the Lake Champlain Monster (a.k.a. Champy) once, and he has a dog named Cicero who is as wise and wily as his name suggests. He also has a cat named Micky who is playful, energetic, and full of charm.
