M. D. Samuel is a first-time author in his sixties. He has vast knowledge of sci-fi and horror films due to a lifetime of fascination with both subjects. All of his experiences have been grounded in his formative years watching television and, subsequently, film. He has extensive VHS and DVD collections of classic sci-fi and horror movies. His professional career was spent in sales and marketing. Now retired, he still has the same appetite for sci-fi and horror.