Alastair Archibald began to write The Chronicles of Grimm Dragonblaster fifteen years ago in a series of French hotel bars while travelling abroad on business. In 2004, he submitted the completed first book, A Mage in the Making, to www.fanstory.com, and it was well received, as were its sequels. At the end of 2004, Alastair became the Fanstory Author of the Year. Alastair lives in south-east England. When not writing, he is a keen guitarist, singer and pool player.