T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with aerospace, alien species and travel to other worlds. His short stories have received critical acclaim, twice (2007, 2009) receiving a top ten finish in the P&E Readers Poll. His first novel HEROES DIE YOUNG was awarded Champagne Books’ Best-Selling Novel of 2008 Award, while his latest FRIENDS IN DEED hopes to follow in those footsteps. His first short story collection DEAD OR ALIVE is scheduled for imminent release from ResAliens Press. Learn more about him at AstonWest.com.