Marie Manderson has had an avid interest in mythology and fantasy fiction for as long as she can remember. In her younger days, daily trips on the school bus would find her and her friends creating stories to help pass the time. Marie lives with her husband and young son on a small farm in the Manawatu district surrounded by horses, a dog and five cats, one of whom stars in this book. Working part time as an Aviation Security Officer allows Marie time to dedicate to her writing.