Michael KottMichael (Mike) was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is a Navy veteran and a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago. A retired computer systems analyst, he has also served as a Blue & Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy (in which he intervewed potential candidates for the Navy's college in Annapolis, Maryland). In 2013, he retried, after 20 years of service. In addition, he is an avid model railroader, and, in what's left of his spare time, he is a passionate reader and gardener. Since retiring, Mike has turned his attention to writing. Mike writes in a variety of genres including: paranormal, fantasy, romance, and action adventure. He likes to blend these genres into unique and edgy novels that are geared towards a YA audience. Read More Read Less