IWhen Stephanie was a child, she was curious about everything, particularlyas it related to "old stuff." And because in those days there was no internet,when she was bored or wanted to learn something new about history or anythingelse, she could be found sitting on the floor at home reading an encyclopedia.Her fondest memories are of wandering her grandparents' farm in rural Nebraska,daydreaming and telling herself fairy tales, usually with a medieval twist.

Upon reaching adulthood, Stephanie developed a love of reading history andhistorical fiction. But never once did it occur to her to become awriter. Working in the field of law instead, it took a nudge from herfavorite author suggesting that she try her hand at becoming an author.

Evoking the essence of historical fiction but without the history, Stephanie's writing draws on her knowledge of history even while set in purely fictional places existing only in her imagination. Filled with action and romance, loyalty and betrayal, her writing relies on deeply drawn and complex characters, exploring the subtleties of imperfect people living in a gritty, sometimes dark world. Her unique blend of historical fiction and fantasy ensures that her books are sure to please fans of historical fiction or epic fantasy literature alike.