Michael J Losacco
Professor, Computer Information Systems
Seaton Computing Center 103B (630) 942-3277 losacco@cod.edu
Author
Wrote RuneCraft, the first book in a trilogy of high fantasy novels that explores deep, metaphysical themes. The story revolves around Peter Uriel, who, after making his transition, is sent to another world to save them from utter ruination. Here they have waited a thousand years for the Destroyer, some in anticipation of being brought to light, others in fear of being enveloped by darkness. But can Uriel master his chosen Path, traversing the chasm between white and black magic?
RuneQuest (Book II) is in proces and RuneMaster (Book III) is forthcoming. Volume I (which is planned) takes place about 1000 years before the current story. Volume III (which is also planned) resumes the story shortly after the conclusion of Volume II. The entire first book is online if you would like to read it.
I have also created an online applet in JavaScript called Fantasy Names that allows you to generate random names for use in writing fantasy and/or science fiction works. By entering various constants and variables, you can construct specific patterns of names to choose from.
Coach
Former head coach of the women's soccer team at College of DuPage. Named Division III N4C, Region IV, and District D Coach of the Year for 2003. National Coach of the Year Finalist. Directed the 2003 Chaparrals to 1st Place (tied) N4C, Region IV Championship, District D Championship, and 4th in the National Championship Tournament.
Cook
Enjoy making traditional southern Italian dishes, soups (Italian Wedding, Minestrone), and desserts (biscotti, taralli) the best. Rachael Ray and Giada De Laurentiis are my favorites. You can find a lot of their recipes at the Food Network.
Musician
Fronted a couple of heavy metal garage bands, the last of which, ZenArcher (which included a couple of other guys from COD), was actually pretty good. Lyricist.
Shooter
Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer, supporter of the 2nd Amendment, member of the NRA, and an avid pistol and clay shooter. I shoot mainly Berettas. My Berettas are a 1994 92FS INOX chambered in 9mm, a 92FS Compact INOX chambered in 9mm, a 92G Brigadier Elite II chambered in 9mm, a VERTEC 92 INOX chambered in 9mm with a LaserMax red laser, a 8000F Cougar INOX chambered in 9mm, a 84 Cheetah Two-Tone chambered in .380ACP, and a 87 Target chambered in .22LR with a Konus Sightpro-Atomic red/green dot sight. I also have a Dan Wesson 15-2 revolver chambered in .357 Remington Magnum, a Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon over and under shotgun chambered for 12 gauge, a Benelli SuperSport semiautomatic shotgun chambered for 12 gauge, a Benelli M4 tactical shotgun chambered for 12 gauge, a Daniel Defense M4v5 LW mid length carbine rifle chambered in 5.56mm equipped with a Burris MTAC 4.5x-14x Riflescope on a Burris AR-P.E.P.R. mount and a GG&G XDS-2 Tactical Bipod, and a Sig Sauer 522 SWAT rifle chambered in .22LR equipped with a Burris Fullfield E1 2x-7x Riflescope mounted on Burris Xtreme Tactical Rings.
