Nina K. Zhao is an energetic night-owl who always dreamed of becoming an author. Nina grew up in a small town in Ohio, writing fiction stories since she was eight years old. Nina went to college with no plans of becoming published, but completed drafts of two books during undergrad. When Nina graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2024, she was finally ready to self-publish her first book: HOMEWARD Vol. 1. When Nina is not working on writing fantasy, she enjoys watching movies and TV, drawing, singing, spending time with friends, and making pasta. Nina loves to travel, and her favorite place in the world is Bergen, Norway. Some of Nina's favorite books are: The Ranger's Apprentice series, the Graceling books, and The Lies of Locke Lamora.