About the Authors

Jill Williamson is an award-winning fantasy and science fiction author of over two dozen books including the Blood of Kings trilogy, which won two Christy Awards, an Epic Award, and received two Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror listings in VOYA magazine.

Jill writes fantastical adventure stories for all ages. A storyworld first novelist, she takes a tiny gem of an idea and turns it into a full world with maps, history, and complex cultures. She infuses purpose and hope into her stories and is known for writing realistic characters who embark upon epic adventures of survival and self-discovery.

Jill has also penned several books on the craft of writing fiction. She teaches at writers’ conferences and blogs regularly at www.goteenwriters.com, one of Writer’s Digest’s “101 Best Websites for Writers.” Jill lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two children. To learn more about her novels, visit her at www.jillwilliamson.com.

Andrew Swearingen is a Sci-fi writer and graduate of Southern Illinois University’s Radio/Television program. His flash fiction stories “Unnatural 20”, “She-Borg Goes on a Blind Date”, and “Cold Fury” have been published in anthologies and podcasts by Havok Publishing.

He enjoys hiking the trails of the Shawnee National Forest with his wife, playing Lego with his son, and searching for his next favorite nerdy board game. Find out more at andrewswearingen.com.