Diana Pharaoh Francis has written the fantasy novel trilogy that includes "Path of Fate", "Path of Honor" and "Path of Blood. Path of Fate" was nominated for the Mary Roberts Rinehart Award. She has also written The Crosspointe Chronicles, which include "The Cipher" and "The Black Ship". Diana teaches in the English Department at the University of Montana Western, and is a lover of chocolate, Victoriana and sparkly things. For more a lot more information including where to go to read her blog, maps of her worlds, updated news, and other odd and fun tidbits, visit www.dianapfrancis.com.