Cy Emery - is a retired public school teacher of 35 years with a Master's Degree in Health Education. He's a champion High School and Collegiate Coach.

An author, mentor, and Motivational Speaker; he's the recipient of the A.I. Garner Leadership Award, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive's: Distinguished Community Service Award, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute's Foot Soldier Award for: Youth Leadership Development. He's a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania Sport's Hall of Fame.

Cy Emery is considered a trailblazer in Black History. He has several first to his credit:

• First Black Senior President at Pompano Beach High School, Pompano Beach, Florida
• First Black Professional at Haverford High School, Haverford, PA
• First Black Teacher at Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg, PA
• First Black Head Coach at Central Dauphin High School, Harrisburg, PA
• First Black Male Teacher at Susquehanna Township High School, Harrisburg, PA
• First Black Head Coach at Susquehanna Township High School, Harrisburg, PA
• First Black Head Coach at Carlisle High School, Carlisle, PA

He brings all of his life experiences to the main character and his urban fantasy, paranormal coming of age novels.