Andrew Houlston grew up in a small village in Devon, England, and embarked on a transformative journey when he left home at 19 to join the Royal Air Force as an airfield technician. Following his nine years in the Air Force, he pursued a career in technology, working across defense and commercial projects that exposed him to diverse cultures and environments. His lifelong love for science fiction and fantasy blossomed during this time, inspiring him to craft his own imaginative worlds. Now retired, Andrew channels his passion into storytelling. The Pagalan Chronicles is his first foray into publishing.