Justin Bloch is the author of "The Stolen Karma of Nathaniel Valentine," the first book in "The Books of Balance," and its upcoming sequel, "The Book of Doors." His short stories have appeared in "Robbed of Sleep," Volumes 3 and 4, as well as "Chaos Of Hard Clay." He lives in Maryland with a wonderful wife who makes everything he writes at least 75% better and a daughter and son who make everything he writes take at least 75% longer.