Angelica R. Jackson is a writer, artist, and avid naturalist living in the Sierra foothills of California. She is currently owned by a reformed-feral tabby cat and two adorable rescued dogs. In 2012, she started Pens for Paws Auction, which features critiques and swag from agents and authors to raise money for a no-kill, cage-free cat sanctuary called Fat Kitty City. She is an active volunteer in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' CA North/Central region, where she served most recently as the Illustrator Coordinator. She is the author of the Faerie Crossed young adult urban fantasy series, and her photos are collected in Capturing The Castle: Images of Preston Castle (2006-2016)