Alan M. Clark grew up in Tennessee. His illustration work has appeared in books of fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, young adult fiction and children's books. Awards for his illustrations include the World Fantasy Award and four Chesley Awards. His short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies. SIIREN PROMISED, his Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel, written with Jeremy Robert Johnson, was released in 2005. His two book series with Stephen C. Merritt and Lorelei Shannon, THE BLOOD OF FATHER TIME, Books 1 & 2, a dark, time-travel fantasy, was released by Five Star Books in 2007. Raw Dog Screaming Press released his new novel, D.D. MURPHRY, SECRET POLICEMAN, written with Elizabeth Massie, in October of 2009. Lazy Fascist Press published his collection, BONEYARD BABIES in 2010, and his novel, OF THIMBLE AND THREAT: THE LIFE OF A RIPPER VICTIM in 2011. Clark's publishing company, IFD Publishing, has released six traditional books and eight ebooks. He and his wife, Melody, live in Oregon. www.alanmclark.com
