Carol Baauw is a businesswoman, author, entrepreneur and despite leaving school in Year 8, the holder of a Diploma in Adult Education. She has created the world Toowyn wanders as well as every one of the characters within. Initially a graphic novel (illustrated by David 'Snowy' Shooter) and soon to be a motion picture, 'Mark of the Eagle' was her first full length novel and part of the 'Origins' series which includes: , 'Origins The Anthology', 'Journey of the Seeds-Toowyn' and soon to be released; 'Search for the Princesses' and 'The Valley of the Shadows'.