Liane Merciel lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she practices law, trains dogs to mix drinks and steal each other’s birthday presents, and writes stories featuring swords, castles, and the occasional exploding sea urchin. Her other Pathfinder Tales work includes the novels Nightglass and Nightblade, as well as the short stories “Certainty” (also starring Ederras) and “Misery’s Mirror.” You can sign up for author updates here.