richard scott bakker (born february 2, 1967, simcoe, ontario) is a canadian fantasy author. he also lectures in the south western ontario university community. he grew up on a tobacco farm in the simcoe area. in 1986 he attended the university of western ontario and studied literature. he later completed an ma in theory and criticism. after further study in philosophy at vanderbilt university he returned to london, ontario where he now lives with his wife and daughter. he spends his time writing fiction and study.