As well as the Georgina Kincaid series, Richelle Mead is the author of the international No.1 bestselling 'Vampire Academy' series, the 'Dark Swan' novels, the 'Bloodlines' series, the 'Glittering Court' series, and the 'Age of X' series. Her love of fantasy and science fiction began at an early age when her father read her Greek mythology and her brothers made her watch Flash Gordon. She went on to study folklore and religion in college, and when not writing, Richelle spends her time drinking lots of coffee, watching reality TV, and shopping for dresses. She and her family live in Seattle. Find out more at www.richellemead.com