Karin E. Zirk earned her doctorate in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2016. She has studied writing under Drusilla Campbell, Judy Reeves, David Bradley and many others. She has presented material at the Fates and Graces Mythologium: A conference for mythologists and the myth-curious in 2019 and 2020. She teaches workshops on engaging with the natural world through writing, mythology, and depth psychology at various spots of nature in San Diego County using imaginal methods to help participants find new insights into their creative work and themselves. When she is not at work in the technology industry, she is trying to save Rose Creek and attending peace and healing gatherings. This is her first novel. Find out more at http: //www.KarinZirk.com