Thom grew up in suburban Cheshire, England with his parents and brother. Since childhood he has had a propensity for creativity, whether it be writing, building models, painting, designing graphics and technology, or programming.
After studying Computer Science at The University of Manchester, he started working as a Software Developer. Following in his father’s footsteps, he worked as a Technical Consultant in London for several years, then in Data Warehousing back in Manchester.
In his spare time, Thom still writes, build models, paints, and programs, but nowadays he also listens to a lot of music, watches a lot of films, reads, and enjoys playing video games.
His love for science fiction comes from blockbuster films like Starship Troopers,
James Young is a Missouri native who escaped small town life via spending four years at a small, well-known Federal educational institution in upstate New York. After being set free from the Hudson River Valley, Dr. Young spent the next six years of his life in various locations (both foreign and domestic) having the cost of his education repaid one nickel at a time. Along the way he collected a loving, patient, and beautiful spouse...and various animals that did not fit any of those descriptions.
After leaving the Republic's employ, James returned to the Midwest where he earned his doctorate in U.S. History. He now spends his time basking in the joy of completing his education while writing fiction and working for the Republic (again). His
