Ed Morykwas is a retired English teacher who loves the power of the written word.  His 7-year-old granddaughter inspired Ed to publish his debut children’s book, "Aurora and the Whispering Jewels: A South Pole Christmas Story."

Photography is a mainstay in Ed’s life, as shown at River of Time Photography. His passion for capturing moments is evident across all his endeavors.

He is also the original creator of the popular website, FamousBirthdays.com, attracting more than 18 million hits in the early days of the Internet.  He and his wife live in Michigan.  They LOVE Christmas!

Ed was interviewed by Sofia Wardell for the website Cloverly Academy to talk about his book and his work.