Christine Norris is the author of several novels and short stories for young adults, including the Library of Athena series and the YA historical fantasy, A CURSE OF ASH AND IRON (Curiosity Quills), as well as several short stories. She hides her author self behind her secret identity of mild-mannered School Media Specialist. She also cares for her family of one husband-creature, a son-animal, a canine named Elvis (he thinks he's the King) and two small felines who are secretly agents of Chaos. She is represented by Jordy Albert of the Booker Albert Literary Agency. This is Christine's eleventy billionth Philcon appearance, and she is very happy to return. To learn more about Christine Norris, please visit http://www.christine-norris.com, Like her page on FB or follower her @cnorrisauthor on Twitter