Barbara studied biochemistry at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, and worked for years as a clinical laboratory scientist. She was lured there by mental images of colorful bubbling liquids in glass beakers. She was deceived. Always an avid reader, especially of fantasy, she began drafting her own stories, writing worlds and characters that were never beyond saving.When she's not writing, she's usually reading, trekking through the wilderness, playing the piano, or gaming-though she doesn't consider herself a gamer. She just happens to like video games. RPGs, specifically. Though now that her kids are getting older, she's finding she has to share her consoles more than she would like.She currently lives in northern California with her gorgeous husband, three kids, and pup. Author of the award-winning Gaia's Secret Series, and SPFBO4 finalist, The Gods of Men.Subscribe to her newsletter by pasting this link in your browser: https: //www.subscribepage.com/barbarakloss