Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, California, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and her life. Laurel is the author of the award-winning novel, Heroes Arise. Her published short stories and nonfiction pieces total forty. She continues to serve as a participant at many science fiction/fantasy conventions. She's the Literary Stage Manager for the annual San Mateo County Fair in California, a writing contest judge, and an editor for Fault Zone. Visit http: //www.laurelannehill.com for more information.