About - Andrew Rankins: Andrew is an experienced writer and PC gamer currently living in Chicago. The inherent drama of history drives him to discover as much as he can about our past and create stories that honor their legacy. He is an expert in creative writing, using his skills to resurrect long-forgotten historical figures and themes. His professional writing career encompasses both the environmental science and gaming worlds, truly certifying his geek credentials. His love of history writing fuses with his love of gaming in the form of strategy games. With over 3,500 hours logged in Civilization V and VI, he considers himself an expert in the series and eagerly anticipates every new update. Andrew's writing is inspired by the vast depth of strategy and endless decisions found in strategy games. Each turn could reveal a new decision tree to explore or new strategies to implement. Andrew shares his passion for writing with others in a weekly writer's workshop. His writing has been published in the AGORA Journal at Drake University; the publication he later helped edit during his senior year. His non-fiction pieces are often about ecological topics, with a focus on sustainable development.