Ed Morykwas is a retired English teacher who loves the power of the written word.  His 8-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, whether by taking visitor photos at the Detroit Zoo... as the social media photographer for the city of Birmingham, Michigan... or for his photography company, 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 both LOVE Christmas!