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C. Schmidt is a Maryland-based author, visual artist, and music producer, originally from Alexandria, Virginia. He has published more than five novels, released numerous visual works available online, and produced countless hip-hop albums over the past two decades.Before turning to fiction, Schmidt wrote articles, reviews, and essays for various blogs and websites. Storytelling soon became one of his greatest passions-whether expressed through words, art, or music. He continues to release music independently under the pseudonym ScholarMan, while creating visual art as Camcurated. When he's not writing or creating, Schmidt enjoys spending time with his daughter, exercising, traveling, playing poker, and watching movies-especially horror, sci-fi thrillers, and comedies.