Robin Martin Thomas has been a writer and a teacher for many years. Originally from Canada, she has lived and worked in several countries, but now lives just outside Brisbane, Australia. Writing has always been her passion, and in recent years she has written several novels and short stories for adults and young adults. When she is not plotting stories, she loves reading everything from cereal boxes to long books that she can get lost in. She finds her inspiration in beach walks along the beautiful Queensland coast; an eclectic music collection that includes Mark Knopfler, the Rolling Stones and Bach; and good coffee, without which she wouldn't be able to function. She and her family are also Star Trek fans, as is evident from her Alien Chronicles series. Robin is a member of the Romance Writers of Australia, and Write-Links, for children's and young adult writers.