From an early age, the author immersed herself in classic literature, developing a deep admiration for Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, and William Shakespeare. As a young adult, this passion expanded upon discovering modern supernatural tales by Harlan Ellison, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz.These varied influences shape the author’s richly atmospheric storytelling and the blend of realism with the uncanny that characterizes Anne Black: Seed of Scotland, the first installment in a planned series.