Author also writes as Daytona Danielsen Daytona Danielsen (formerly Daytona Strong) is a journalist-turned-food writer who specializes in Scandinavian food and the connection between food and heritage. She began her career as a writer and producer for a morning television newscast in Seattle. She eventually traded breaking news for food writing and is recognized as a trusted source on Scandinavian cooking. Formerly the food editor for "The Norwegian American," her work has also appeared in a number of regional and national publications including "Costco Connection," "The Oregonian," and "Edible Seattle." She also teaches occasional cooking and baking classes. She lives near the Scandinavian-rich city of Seattle with her children. Find her online at www.daytonadanielsen.com and join her Scandinavian Living community at www.theheartandhuset.com.

Before finding domestic bliss in suburbia, S.T. Bende lived in Manhattan Beach (where she became overly fond of Peet’s Coffee) and studied Shakespeare in Europe… where she became overly fond of McVitie's cookies. Her Scandinavian heritage and a very patient Norwegian teacher inspired her YA Norse fantasy series' (Viking Academy, Ære Saga, Elsker Saga, and Alfheim Academy). And her deep love of a galaxy far, far away led to her writing children's books for the Star Wars franchise. As an experienced IP writer, she's written multiple books published by Disney-Lucasfilm Press and its licensees, and looks to expand into additional beloved IP projects. When she's not creating stories, S.T. dreams of skiing on Jotunheim and Hoth. Find S.T. on her website (www.stbende.com), her newsletter (http://smarturl.it/BendeNewsletter), or on Twitter @stbende.