Tony Ruggiero has been publishing fiction since 1998. His science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories and novels have appeared in both print and electronic mediums.

His published novels include Team of Darkness and Aliens and Satanic Creatures Wanted: Humans Need Not Apply.

Tony is also a contributing author to The Fantasy Writers’ Companion from Dragon Moon Press. The Fantasy Writers' Companion takes on advanced topics of writing, such as incorporating horror, incorporating mystery, developing a story in your favorite RPG universe, and exploring alternative cultures for world building. Tony’s contribution is a chapter on the effective use of horror in fantasy. 

Coming in 2006 from Dragon Moon Press: Tony’s longtime favorite of space opera adventure debuts in a two book series: Alien Deception and Alien Revelation.

Tony retired from the United States Navy in 2001 after twenty-three years of service. He and his family currently reside in Suffolk, Virginia. While continuing to write, Tony teaches at Old Dominion University and Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA.  

Visit his webpage at http://www.tonyruggiero.com for more information.