rac·on·teur (Noun) – From the French raconter, to relate, from Old French : re-, re- + aconter, to count up, reckon. One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit.

Brian J. Hatcher is an author, editor, and performer from Charleston WV. He writes both fiction and non-fiction, is a member of the No Pants Players (West Virginia's premiere improv comedy troupe), performs magic and sideshow stunts as the character Professor Sinister, and is currently the chair of the Mentorship Program for the Horror Writers Association.