Michael Pryor has published a number of fantasy books and over forty short stories, from literary fiction to science fiction to slapstick humour. Michael has been shortlisted six times for the Aurealis awards (including for Blaze of Glory and Heart of Gold), has been nominated for a Ditmar award, and two of his books have been CBCA Notable books. He is currently writing titles in the Laws of Magic series for older readers, and the Chronicles of Krangor series for younger readers.