J.V. Castillo (originally Jeffrey Daniel Venter) is a Long Beach, California born author, musician, fighter, actor who most of all he loves all things art. He started telling stories from a young age, often putting on voices and costumes to tell a story to whoever would listen. Following high school, Castillo used his love for story telling to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California where his love for stories continued to grow. Since receiving his degree, he has used his skills in story telling to act, write music, and create endless stories in expansive worlds. Creating stories that touch people has been a lifelong desire for him. He is currently working on the next book in the Shallow Hart series, Order of the Grey Wolf, along with several other book series in genres including fantasy, dystopia, thriller, and horror.