R.J. (Rebecca) Anderson was born in Uganda, raised in Canada, and has spent most of her life dreaming of other worlds entirely. She grew up reading fairy tales, mythology, and the writings of Lewis, Tolkien and George MacDonald, among others; now she tries to bring a similar sense of wonder and adventure to the stories she writes for children and young adults. She is an experienced public speaker who enjoys giving dramatic readings, discussing great books, and encouraging fellow writers of all ages.