ABOUT THE AUTHOR Barbara Kyle is the author of the acclaimed Thornleigh Saga series of historical novels and award-winning thrillers, with sales of over half a million books. She has taught writers at the University of Toronto and is a popular presenter at international writers' conferences. As a story coach, she has launched many writers on the path to published success, including bestselling mystery author Robert Rotenberg, debut novelists Marissa Campbell and Nancy Raven Smith, YA author Mary Ann McGuigan, and Oregon's former Federal Public Defender Steven T Wax with his award-winning memoir. Visit www.BarbaraKyle.com