James Harvey grew up split between Cleveland, Ohio and Gainesville, Georgia, and fell in love with story-telling the moment he devoured RL Stine's Goosebumps as a child. A lifelong zombie fanatic (thank you, George Romero!), he blends that classic Goosebumps thrill with his own undead twist in the Formula Zee series - each tale populated by characters inspired by people he knows.

James first picked up a pen in middle school, crafting short stories with an imagination that refused to quit. Since then he's told stories through music, live theater (including teaching street-style hip hop for over 20 years!), and now a graphic novel format-thanks to his son's bright idea to retool Dead Best Friend from a novel into a fully illustrated adventure. When he's not plotting zombie hijinks, you'll find him dancing, playing golf, or biking around the neighborhood with his kids.

Above all, James hopes Formula Zee encourages young readers to embrace responsibility and creativity. Without spelling it out, Dead Best Friend shows how small acts-caring for a pet, shouldering a chore-can spark empathy and fuel imagination. His advice to fellow dreamers? Never quit, instead take a break and then jump Right back in and tell your story.