A.C. Gaughen is the author of Scarlet, Lady Thief, Lion Heart, and Reign the Earth. She serves on the board of directors for Boston GLOW, a nonprofit that makes sure young women have the support they need to become powerful leaders in their communities. She has a master's in creative writing from St. Andrews University in Scotland and a master's in education from Harvard University. For more information, visit www.acgaughen.com, and follow her @acgaughen.