Sally Gratz Garcia was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, where she spent her early years with her nose firmly entrenched into countless books, singing in school choirs, and practicing piano for her dad's listening pleasure (who didn't seem to mind the lack of genius.) She currently resides in Warsaw, Indiana. She has two grown sons and five grandchildren. Sally enjoys listening and singing along to most genres of music, playing keyboard, cooking, crafting, and being with family. Mercy Markos and the Blades of Betrayal is Sally's first novel. She is presently writing a sequel.