About The Author Maureen writes young adult speculative fiction novels and short stories as well as verse poetry. She is inspired by authors such as Isobelle Carmody, Philip Pullman and Juliet Marillier and writes stories to make sense of her world. She loves to attend local Writers Festivals and, having recently discovered the Australian speculative fiction scene, can always be found at local book launches. She is an active member of the South Coast Writers Centre (SCWC) and volunteers for the centre. Currently, she is looking for a home for her fantasy manuscript and is beavering away at new...