A.D. Sloane spent her childhood skating and biking in the summer with winters dedicated to reading, writing, and conjuring adventures in her mind. After graduating from the University of Illinois-Chicago and DePaul University, she enjoyed a career as a development officer for nonprofits and universities. She currently lives near Chicago, Illinois with her husband and two children. THE TWELVE REALMS is her debut novel. You can find her online at www.adsloane.com or Instagram @adsloane11.