Paddy Kelly was born in Ireland where he narrowly avoided being a farmer. A romantic accident moved him to Sweden where he remains to this day, now a huge fan of standing in line, wind-driven snow and fermented fish. He's worked as a developer, in games, e-learning and innovation for 20+ years. He’s had stories, poems and articles published in places ranging from The Irish Times to Analog Science Fiction. Among his hobbies are urban hiking, Belly Dance, board gaming, and, ironically, farming.