J. L. Rosenauer is a fantasy author who loves letting her mind go wild and spill onto a keyboard. When she's not writing, you may find her floating down the river and spending time with her family. She lives in Missouri with her family, where she proudly answers to both "Mom" and "Gigi," roles that inspire her belief that every generation carries a story worth telling. Throughout her life she has endured hard challenges and writing has been a powerful outlet for her. Black Wing and Shadows is her debut novel.