Nina Neilson Little is a newspaper reporter, turned magazine editor, turned elementary literacy specialist, turned author for adults and children. She enjoys traveling and skiing and is addicted to Zumba. She enjoys reading mainly non-fiction (biographies, travel and memoirs) but also loves magical realism and historical fiction. She lives in the foothills of Colorado with her family, two large mutts, several koi fish and a rather pompous bearded dragon.