Matt Hartle is a writer, director, designer, and VFX artist based in Montana. A partner in a successful VFX company, he has contributed to Harry Potter, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Lionsgate logo. When not crafting stories, he enjoys skiing, rowing, and traveling with his family. An award-winning filmmaker, he has written screenplays and directed several short films, including Agent. Of Courage and Sacrifice is his debut novel and the first in the recently completed trilogy. Passionate about storytelling, Matt blends cinematic world-building with gripping narratives to bring immersive experiences to readers and audiences alike.