Cecelia Holland was born in Henderson, Nevada, in 1943 and started writing at the age of twelve. Starting with The Firedrake in 1966, she has published twenty-one independent historical novels covering periods from the middle of the first millennium CE up through parts of the early twentieth century.
Kristin "KJ" James holds a bachelor's degree in communication with a double emphasis in theater and public relations from Mississippi State University. When she's not in the recording booth, you can find her crocheting, playing video games, or running with her dogs.