Sam J. Charlton has loved reading and writing fantasy since she picked up The Sword of Shannara at the age of thirteen and was instantly hooked. Born in the UK, she grew up in Dunedin, on New Zealand's South Island.

Struck by the travel bug in her early twenties, she left for Europe two days after graduating from university, ending up in Rome, where she stayed for seven years.

Over the past decade Sam has worked as an English and Italian language tutor, translator and editor. She now attempts to live in both Italy and New Zealand (not simultaneously!) and spends most of her time cooking for friends and family, while dreaming up new stories.

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