D. A. Spruzen grew up near London, U.K., graduated from the London College of Dance and Drama Education, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte; she teaches creative writing in Northern Virginia when not seeking her own muse. The Witch of Tut is the second book in her series, "Sleuthing With Mortals." The first, published in September, 2023 is The Turkish Connection. Other publications include an historical novel The Blitz Business, and a poetry collection, Long in the Tooth. Her poems and short stories have appeared in many online and print publications. She resides in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland.