Morgan L. Busse is the author of the Follower of the Word series and the steampunk series The Soul Chronicles, the second book of which, Awakened, won the 2018 Carol Award for Speculative Fiction. During her spare time she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel. She and her family live in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Visit her online at www.morganlbusse.com.