J. J. Bartel is an Author, Botanist, Historian, and Gamer. His main writing focuses on Human-Plant interactions past, present, and future explored through nonfiction and fiction works. While always writing and telling stories ever since a young age, he furthered his skills and trade. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in History, and a Certificate in Biotechnology from Northern State University. Already in the top 10% of undergraduate students, he earned a Master’s in Plant Science from South Dakota State University. Currently, he writes, researches, publishes, gardens and plays video games.