Sebastien de Castell is the author of the acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats. His debut novel, Traitor's Blade, was shortlisted for both the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy and the Gemmell Morningstar Award. He spends his time writing, travelling, and going on adventures. Spellslinger, his YA Fantasy novel of magic and mischief, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Visit him at www.decastell.com