Rachael RitcheyRachael Ritchey is the author of the Chronicles of the Twelve Realms, a YA fantasy fiction series set in a medieval era. Her passion for writing stems from her appreciation of history, since our world is built on stories, true and imagined. Rachael wites with teens in mind, because she wants her own kids to be proud of her work and be able to share it with their friends. She's a wife and a mom to four amazing kids. Rachael and her family live in Eastern Washington where there's plenty of inspiration to dream up exotic worlds, both real and fantastical. Read More Read Less