Kristen Bazen writes speculative fiction inspired by the Middle East and laced with strong Christian themes. She also enjoys writing poetry both to process life’s difficult seasons and to capture the wonder of life. Her poetry is featured in the anthologies The Heights We’ll Fly To and Masquerade, and she has short stories published in The Willow Tree Swing and Wither & Bloom. When she’s not working or writing, Kristen dabbles in languages, trains in martial arts, and raises awareness on how ordinary people can fight human trafficking. You can also find her online at www.kristenbazen.com, or on Instagram as @kristen_thewriteending.