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L. David Hesler

L. David Hesler is an author-illustrator of children’s books, as well as the author of several works of horror, fantasy, and science fiction for teen and adult readers. His short fiction has appeared in a handful of literary magazines, including “New Wine,” “The Ivy Review,” and “State of Imagination.” He was songwriter and rhythm guitarist for the online prog metal band DeepSkyTraveler from 2006-2011, playing virtual concerts in SecondLife before the Metaverse was hip. Hesler was also a co-producer of the “Be Mega Podcast,” and is the producer of the horror fiction podcast, “Bad Notes.