M. E. Troy is the author of the the Val Lyon short stories which have appeared in several print magazines and e-zines. He was born in St. Louis, MO and lived in Thailand and Honolulu, HI before joining the staff of Texas A&M University. When not writing, he can be found rooting for the Aggies, running or skydiving. His first novel, "Pilikia Is My Business" will be released on Feb. 28, 2001 by LTDBooks.