Mary E. Gober is an award winning Graphic Designer, Photographer and Theatrical Director from Northern Virginia presently living in Mesa, AZ. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BFA degree in Graphic Design and Photography. Mary began her passion for writing at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, VA, writing short stories, one act plays and poetry. This is her first novel in a five part series and the cover art is by the accomplished fantasy artist, Meredith Dillman. Interests and influences include music, Harry Potter, Superman, Smallville, LOST, Chronicles of Narnia, Labyrinth, Artemis Fowl, Mucha, The Tudors, history, Greek mythology, fairytales, Brother’s Grimm, and more!

2004 Graphic Design Award, GDusa.com; 2004 Editor's Choice Award in Poetry, Poetry.com; 2003 Cover Design Winner, Nimbus-2003; 2001 Alumni Purchase Award in Photography, BGSU.edu