Simon Drayton is the author of the book "From East to West: Books 1-3 " which was once rated by Amazon as Top New Release in Historical Chinese Fiction. Simon was born in New York and raised in South Carolina. Ever since he graduated from High School, he has enjoyed the art of writing. He especially enjoyed reading and writing stories based in the 19th century and ones about mystery. Simon also enjoys photography and some of his book covers showcase his work. His favorite authors include Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Jules Verne. Simon currently lives in Arkansas with his family and their cat, Skittles.