Wally Waltner is a tech consulting executive and a gentleman science fiction/fantasy author.  Born and raised on a farm in South Dakota, his early creative endeavors led him down a musical path, earning music scholarships and eventually a BMus degree in brass performance from Saint Olaf College.  

Wally's debut novel, Muses' War: Overture of Shadow is set for a summer 2025 release from Raconteur Press.  He currently resides in the Kansas City area.