In Bloom

College is a magical time.Mike Cosley never imagined that he would be studying magic in college. He also never imagined that he'd have to put up with a pranking prestidigitator, being magically bonded with his best friend, or his final exams literally blowing up in his face. And amidst the sorcerous shenanigans, he still has to deal with schoolwork, friendships, and his baggage from high school.Around him, conversations take place about his power and his future.Part coming of age story, part light-hearted romp, Mike's journey leads him towards a surprise blossoming. Peter Tarkulich is the author behind the fantasy noir series "Mystery, Murder, and Magic", as well as the lighthearted fantasy series "Bardsworth University", based on his webcomic "Bardsworth".Peter lives in upstate New York with his wife, two kids, a cat, and a rabbit. In addition to writing and drawing he also loves cooking, home brewing beer, watching movies and cartoons, and generally living life to its fullest. His goal is to be as successful a Renaissance man as he can be. Follow Mike Cosley, a young man from our world who happens upon a door in the back of his closet that leads to another world, as he struggles through college at Bardsworth University in his wizardly studies classes.