Nancy Garden started writing at the age of eight. An adventure story she wrote at age twelve prompted her English teacher to suggest that she become a writer. Along with writing books for children and young adults, she has written for and edited magazines for adults. Her hobbies include raising dogs, gardening, cross-country skiing, and weaving.

Garden earned her B.A. and M.A.

Interested in the theater since high school, she has had jobs as an actress and lighting director. She has also taught at all levels, including adults.

Writing was something she felt she could continue to do regardless of what other kind of career she had.

Ideas for her books come from people she has known, places she has been, experiences she as had, although she says that most of the people and places are not recognizable...