Jennifer Lynn Alvarez received a degree in English literature from UC Berkeley. She blogs about her books and the publishing business (www.JenniferLynnAlvarez.com) and speaks regularly at schools about creative writing. She lives on a small ranch in Northern California with her husband, three children, and their horses. When writing her books, Jennifer draws on her lifelong love of animals for inspiration. When she's not writing, Jennifer can be spotted galloping her mare across the golden foothills of Sonoma County. Starfire, Stormbound, and Landfall are the first three books in this series. Learn more about the Guardian Herd at www.TheGuardianHerd.com.