Lucy Leiderman was born on a naval base in Kaliningrad, Russia and raised in Toronto, Canada. A fan of all things mythological from an early age, she began writing stories as a child. As an adult and avid traveller, she infuses her writing with magic and compelling settings. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto and a Master's degree from Uppsala Universitet. She currently resides in Toronto, where she enjoys tea, archery, and a spoiled greyhound.