A.B. Twichell was born and raised in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, where the rolling hills dotted with country manors evoked a fairy-tale landscape and inspired and provided inspiration for her writing. In 2013, A.B. Twichell graduated from Transylvania University with a B.A. in English literature. A.B. Twichell has always been drawn to stories of mystery and fantasy, grounded by a strong human element. She lives with her husband, a computer programmer, and their two cats.