THE AUTHORS

Born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, Bruce Kilby was formally educated in England, returning to the west coast of British Columbia in 1966.  A long time songwriter and short story author, Bruce wrote his first children’s novel, The Legend of the Tooth Fairy with Ken Johnson. Bruce is also the author of The Witch of Weasel Warren, Olive, the Other Reindeer, and co-author of The Secret of the Eternal Dragon. Bruce now resides in Langley, B.C.

Ken Johnson discovered a passion for songwriting in 1962 and continues today with his creative gift as a singer/songwriter. For many years, Ken has co-written songs with Bruce Kilby. Knowing Bruce’s gift for imagination the two agreed to partner in writing stories. Dragor’s Fire is Ken’s third collaboration with Bruce Kilby, following The Legend of the Tooth Fairy, and The Secret of the Eternal Dragon. Ken lives in Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada.

THE ILLUSTRATORS

Artist Dallas Lenton began drawing at the age of six. He attended Vancouver Institute of Media Arts where he studied classical animation, character design, life drawing, and storyboards. Dallas is known for his pencil and ink illustrations, greeting cards, and tattoo designs. His illustrations are found throughout The Witch of Weasel Warren. Dallas lives in Langley, British Columbia with his daughter.

Christine Lee's illustrations appear in Olive the Other Reindeer. She was born in Vancouver and raised in Surrey, B.C.  and is currently studying at Emily Carr University where she hopes to pursue animation or concept art. She likes to listen to music and write short stories. She specializes in traditional work, mainly with watercolours and pens.

Jisoo Shin created the chapter plates for The Secret of the Eternal Dragon. She was born and raised in Surrey, B.C. and is currently a student at the University of British Columbia studying French with plans to work as a teacher in the future. Jisoo continues to practice art in her free time, it being a lifelong passion of hers. She specializes in traditional line work and digital cell shading.

Brianna MacDonald created the illustrations for Dragor's Fire. She was born and raised in Langley, British. She can remember loving to draw as early as the second grade, and though she lacks formal education in the subject she is always working to improve her art. Aside from drawing, Brianna loves studying biology, playing video games, baking, and hanging out with her pets.

THE EDITOR/BOOK DESIGNER

Wendy Dewar Hughes is an artist, editor, book designer, and is the author of over twenty books. Her art and designs appear on books, gifts, travel products, clothing, and home goods. She lives in a village in British Columbia. Her work can be found at www.wendydewarhughes.com.