Barry Goddard has a background in Buddhism, Astrology and Shamanism, spanning 45 years. He wrote his first two books – on The Medicine Wheel and on Astrology – during the Covid lockdowns. Shapeshifters gives expression, in fictional form, to his shamanic healing work. He is well-known for his blogging, and for the astrological and shamanic groups he runs on Facebook. Barry lives on Dartmoor in the UK, where he enjoys visiting the fairy glens, of which there are many.