Liz Arncliffe, a storyteller since childhood, crafts tales of imaginary creatures inspired by her Appalachian upbringing. A lifelong resident of the Southeast, she dreams of exploring distant lands. With a background in history, religion, and theology, she combines her academic pursuits with passions for travel, gardening, reading, and writing. When not cheering on tennis matches, she battles the persistent woodpeckers invading her backyard.