Mary SchallerMary Schaller is a third-generation Californian. She was born and raised in the Bay Area. Much of her childhood was spent in San Francisco, where she attended university. The author had #MeToo experiences at the university and at work. She loves to wite stories with irony. During her childhood, she learned about wild mushrooms from her father, who stressed the dangers as well as the rewards. Today, she lives in Northern California with her husband and cats. In the fall, she still likes to go mushroom hunting to make savory sauces. Read More Read Less