Neil McGuffinNeil McGuffin is a Canadian author with a background in physics, research coordination, and technical documentation. A systems thinker with a passion for storytelling, he brings the same precision and curiosity that drove his work in research and cororate environments to the richly imagined world of Thalassa: Sea Scepters, his debut young-adult ocean-fantasy novel.A lifelong learner and adventure enthusiast, Neil draws inspiration from mythology, marine science, and the resilience of everyday people. When he's not writing, he can be found hiking Alberta's mountain trails, reading, or diving into the deep end of the pool for a swim.A native of Calgary, Alberta, where he continues to build fantastical worlds while streamlining real ones. Read More Read Less