Matthew Kreke

Author of "Beacon - The Hero of Heartland"

Matthew was born and raised in and around Effingham, Illinois. He earned an associate degree in computer programming from Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. He has a love of animals (especially dogs) and all things science fiction. His favorite superheroes are Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Spiderman. In addition to being an author, he also runs a small video and tabletop game convention in his hometown.