A native of Northeast Pennsylvania, C. G. Barrett received a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and a M.A. from George Mason University. A former teacher and student of history, he has more recently served as publisher of a Tampa newsmagazine. His humor writing about life as a parent has appeared in Tampa Bay Parenting, Parent: Wise Austin, Atlanta Baby, Columbus Parent, Kids VT, Houston Family, Austin Family, Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Tulsa Kids, Williamson Parent, BabyDallas, Atlanta Parent, Family Magazine in South Florida and Metro Parent in Detroit. Barrett's popular novels have included both young adult and adult fiction in the genres of fantasy and mystery. His love of mythology, fairy tales, history and politics are evident in his fiction, which frequently explores spirituality, family and identity in a rapidly changing world. Barrett lives with his three daughters, his wife and his Shetland Sheepdog in Tampa, Florida. For more information, see www.cgbarrett.com.