Stead ChrisChris Stead is an author, editor, designer and publisher. He not only produces his own books, but also works with other indie authors and illustrators seeking to get their projects completed. He is best known for his work as one of the world's leadin video game journalists. A multiple award winner, for the bulk of his career he worked as the editor of major magazines and websites in the video gaming space, including Game Informer, GamePro, Official PlayStation Magazine, Red Bull, Maxim, Krash and more. In 2013, he quit his high profile role as editor of Game Informer Australia to found his own company, Old Mate Media to focus on self-publishing original work. He now as 10 books available for purchase, as well as eight episodes of an iPad magazine called Grab It, which was nominated for a digital magazine of the year award in 2014. Predominantly Chris writes, creates and designs interactive children's books. Now a father of three, he has started releasing the first of these books through iOS and Amazon, with an aim to making them physical books in the future. The lead series is called The Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly, but he has also released a number of single books with different artists. Most recently he released the sci-fi novel Adam Exitus, and a Guide to the Nintendo Switch game console. Chris currently has 12 other books in production, due for release through 2017. The Old Mate Media website features updates on these titles, as well as free guides for other authors, and a free review service. Read More Read Less