Kristopher Triana is an author who specializes in horror and the macabre. Influenced as a child by b-movie poster art and late-night slasher fodder, he has been writing scary stories since his youth. Now a grown man and a complete fanatic when it comes to the genre, he has been published in several anthologies and magazines. He is currently at work on a new novel, and his short story collection, Growing Dark, is scheduled to be released in 2014.In his spare time he enjoys watching those same old B-horror and western films, as well as reading tons of fiction. He is also a professional dog trainer, an avid weightlifter, and a bit of a cowboy.He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife.