Jill has attended the University of Maine Augusta and has taken Justice Studies and numerous upper level English and Literature classes. At the age of sixteen Jill began reading books in the romance genre. Johanna Lindsey is a favorite author of Jill's and one that she considers an inspiration. Jill also has a deep love for fantasy and is equally inspired by authors such as David Eddings, Glen Cook,George Martin, Tolkien, and others. In 2006, Jill married her husband James Fletcher who is also the co-author of the series: 'A Chronicle of Rebirth' The Magus, book 1. Together, they live in rural Maine with their two children and three dogs while working on their books.