Poet, author, dioramist and dreamer, Joseph W. Svec III has previously published a collection of story poems, a Guide to Toy Castles and Knights, and now brings together several of literatures most memorable characters. He has lived on board a 40' cruising sail boat, on a ranch in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in a country rose garden cottage, and currently lives with his childhood sweetheart and several long coated German Shepherds in the shadow of a castle. He enjoys reading, playing guitar and afternoon tea.