Kidnapped: The Phalanx Blood Series, Part One

James Simenc is an actor, writer, and podcaster who always thought he would grow up to be a scientist. He earned degrees in Mathematics and Creative Writing from UCLA, though he spent most of his time there rehearsing and performing theater. As a voice actor, James works in animation, video games, commercials, and audiobooks. He is a prolific dubbing artist with hundreds of TV episodes and feature films to his name, often voicing young romantic leads. You can hear him as the main character Arikoto Madenokoji in Netflix’s Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, and as a recurring character, Pino Graham in Shaman King.

Bruce E. Arrington is an independent author and the founder of Pipe Dream Books, dedicated to crafting immersive stories that spark the imagination across generations. From whimsical picture books to sweeping epic fantasy worlds, Bruce weaves themes of integrity, courage, and perseverance into every narrative.

He is the creator of the beloved Birthday Wish books, a magical collection of values-driven children’s fiction translated into various languages. For older readers, Bruce pens the action-packed Josh Anvil middle-grade fantasy series, as well as his compelling dark fantasy and thriller titles under the Fallen Powers banner. And for his romance novel, Fire & Ice, he writes under the pen name of Megan W. Roma. Connect online at https://pipedreambooks.org/