Scott Appleton is a freelance fiction writer whose works focus on middle-grade and young adult readers. His first fantasy novel Swords of the Six was widely received and was soon followed by its sequels Offspring and Key of Living Fire. He has been married to the love of is life, Kelley, for five years, with whom he has three wonderful children.He is family-focused in his writing career, and always looking for opportunities to create books that will appeal to middle-graders and young adult readers. A devout Christian, he seeks to create stories that honor traditional family values.Currently he is expanding his writing career through new writings and growing his AuthorAppleton brand. He and his family currently live in the submarine capital of the world, Groton, Connecticut.