Chaunce Stanton brings readers into the realm of imagination. He writes in diverse fiction genres, including literary, magical realism, dark humor, and horror. He develops characters who behave realistically within the unexpected twists and turns of their lives. His latest novel, The Blank Slate Boarding House for Creatives, combines Fantasy of Manners and Alternate History fiction with unexpected plot twists and strong character development.His first novel, Luano's Luckiest Day (2012), came from a dream about a boy riding a white tiger in search of his mother. Chaunce began writing the novel as soon as he woke up. It is a story set without a specific map or calendar in mind, and yet he is able to bring the desert town where Luano lives to life so that it becomes very real to the reader.A resident of St. Paul, Minnesota's diverse North End neighborhood, Chaunce's favorite reads include Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun; Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke; Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón; and Devil in the White City and Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson.Chaunce is an avid walker, reducing his "carbon footprint" by leaving his actual footprints on the sidewalks of the city. He is married to Naomi who preserves and cooks the produce from their large organic raised-bed garden. They enjoy traveling and the odd visit to cemeteries.Learn more about Chaunce at http://www.chauncestanton.com