Alison Morton has published ten books in her Roma Nova alternate history series. Set in an imaginary country where the Roman Empire has survived into the 21st century, it's governed by women who face conspiracy, revolution and heartache. Alison has contributed stories to 1066 Turned Upside Down, Rubicon and Betrayal: Historical Stories. She writes a monthly writing and publishing column and speaks at conferences and festivals. Find out more at www.alison-morton.com. Created and developed at Flame Tree Publishing, independent publisher and creator of fine books, journals, notebooks and art calendars, with a focus on myths, gothic fantasy and great works.