Christopher Matson writes historical fantasy under his full name, and action adventure as C.B. Matson. He has survived former incarnations that include mining geologist, commercial fisherman, civil engineer, mess-hall cook, surveyor, and international port consultant. He lived much of his life in Colorado, California and Virginia, but he has also spent considerable time in Moscow, Bogota, Nagasaki and Dakar. When he is not writing, he enjoys walking, tinkering, and "… simply messing about in boats." C.B. Matson and his wife live on the water in Hampton Roads, Virginia.