Michael Merriam is a writer, performer, poet, and playwright. He is the author of the urban fantasy Last Car to Annwn Station and co-author, with Sherry Merriam, of Charming Mayhem: a Six Guns and Sorcery Omnibus. His essays have appeared in Uncanny Magazine, Cast of Wonders, and Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine. His scripts have been produced for stage and radio, and he has appeared in the Minnesota Fringe Festival and StoryFest Minnesota. Like most artists, he has worked a variety of odd jobs over the years, including short order cook, late night radio disc jockey, international freight specialist, and manager of a puppet troupe. He lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife and an exuberant cat and a quiet dog. Visit his website at www.michaelmerriam.com.
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