Stephen Cosgrove was born and raised in the NorthwestTeaming with Seattle illustrator, Robin James, Cosgrove went on to create the Serendipity series with over 80 million soldHe has written over 300 books, some under his name and others using pseudonyms; his work ranges from picture books to young adult thrillers and fantasyCosgrove has been honored by the Idaho state legislators for career acheivement and has won the Coors Lumen Award for family values. He is also the winner of multiple Children's Choice awardsCosgrove currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Celia.