David Anthony Durham is the author of seven novels: The Risen, The Sacred Band, The Other Lands, Acacia, Pride of Carthage, Walk Through Darkness, and Gabriel’s Story. His stories have appeared in four of George RR Martin’s Wild Cards novels: Fort Freak, Lowball, High Stakes, and Texas Hold ‘Em. Other short fiction has been anthologized in Unbound, Unfettered, and Unfettered II. His middle grade solarpunk fantasy novel, The Shadow Prince, is forthcoming in 2021 from Tu Books. He won the 2009 Astounding Award for Best New Writer (formerly the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer).