About The Author
Alan Montgomery:
Where Classic Characters Find New Life
Alan Montgomery was born in Liberty, Indiana, and has lived the last 30+ years in Oberlin, Ohio. He was originally an opera coach and conductor, but in recent years has turned to writing.
His passions include musicals – he has written two and conducted many – and operas. The range of operas in his repertoire range from Monteverdi to Britten, and embrace standard and substandard repertoire.
His first book was all about Opera Coaching. Then he turned to fiction, publishing first The Further Adventures and Life of Jack Dawkins, also known as The Artful Dodger. This book was revised heavily and expanded to include a second portion which brings Oliver Twist back to the story. The Further Adventures of Gentleman Jack and Mister Twist – the Artful Dodger and Oliver Twist was published early in 2014. In between, he wrote the delightful series of short stories: Fifteen Tales for Christmastide.