Andrew Forkner
Andrew Forkner was born in 1956 and has lived all his life in Oxfordshire, England.
After a career in biological science, in 2006 he left to pursue his twin interests of art and writing.
He has written two books on painting and drawing techniques and the release of his first novel 'A Rainbow Rises' (book 1 in an epic fantasy series) marks a new chapter in his development as an author.
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