Odelia Floris lives on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. Her home is on a sixteen acre farm, which she shares with her family, her two horses and a much-loved cat. She has previously published two historical novels for adults - The Heart of Darkness and Beguile Me Not - and The Little Demon Who Couldn't, a story for children. When she is not writing, she enjoys singing opera, gardening, horse riding, reading, listening to music, and painting. She has many more story ideas that are begging to be written down, so watch this space!