A former journalist and news bureau chief, Jean Rabe has written seventeen fantasy novels and more than three dozen fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and military short stories. Among her works are the Finest trilogy from Tor and numerous Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms books for TSR/WotC. She has edited several anthologies and has collaborated with Andre Norton on "Return to Quag Keep" and "A Taste of Magic". She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with her husband, two dogs, and a miniature macaw.