Ross Payton is a writer and podcaster. His first two books –
Curriculum of Conspiracy and
Road Trip – are tabletop RPG campaigns that satirize fantasy and horror clichés. He has directed a horror comedy movie,
Motor Home From Hell, about an RV driven by a demon. His podcast,
Role Playing Public Radio , discusses tabletop gaming and pop culture issues and attracts listeners from around the world. Ross lives in Springfield, Missouri, a relatively zombie-free area.