Tamarin Laurel, author of Initiation at Beltane: Book One of the Ezmereld Chronicles, grew up in a family where paranormal experiences were considered a matter of fact. She went on to pursue her own spiritual development through the lens of Witchcraft, and was initiated in 1982. She lives in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. In addition to writing, she co-owns AzureGreen, a leading distributor of magical supplies and books. You can read more about the book at Tamarin's site