Mild-mannered teacher of high school literature and creative writing by day, Lauricia Matuska is a clandestine writer by night, fighting battles against time and responsibility to steal precious moments in which to compose captivating fantasy that ignites the imaginations of YA and adult fantasy readers, alike. Her debut novel, The Healer's Rune, is a 2017 Carol Award finalist. Based in the Houston area, Lauricia collects fairy tales from all over the world and loves to hear from readers. Visit her website at LauriciaMatuska.com, and sign up for her newsletter to receive exclusive content, book reviews, writing updates, and more.