Joseph CassisJoseph Cassis launched the Squire with Fire series to fulfill a promise he had made to his daughter, Mallory, when she was a two-year-old to write her a book about knights and dragons. Though he did not fulfill his promise until Mallory became an adut with Isla, her own daughter, he successfully authored the series providing them with a memorable legacy.

Joseph has a diversified professional background which include restaurants, marketing, information technology and telecommunications as well as being avid life-long learner with a passion for unique historical stories. He participated in the renowned University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop program and has written three screenplays, one of which was optioned in Hollywood. Joseph resides in Johnston, Iowa with his wife, Joyce, and their Labrador Retriever, Carmella.

Squire with Fire: A Happy Dragon's Tale, published by FriesenPress in 2018, has won four awards as of press time: Mom's Choice Gold Award, 5 Star Readers' Choice Award, Purple Dragonfly Book Award, and Family Choice Award. Read More Read Less