Michael Witwer is a New York Times bestselling author known for his work on the Hugo-nominated Dungeons & Dragons- Art & Arcana, the critically acclaimed Empire of Imagination- Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons, and the bestselling Heroes' Feast- The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cookbook. Widely considered an expert on D&D history, Michael has spoken on the topic at a variety of venues such as Google, Pixar, Lucasfilm, top gaming conventions and book festivals.