Susan J. Morris is a fantasy author and editor, best known for a writing advice column featured on Amazon’s blog (which _TIME_ magazine online once called “clever,” and which she henceforth has never let anyone forget), and her work editing _Forgotten Realms_ novels. She is also the author of a middle-grade series of practical guides to fantastical things, the most recent of which is _A Practical Guide to Dragon Magic_, and designed D&D for Kids. Whenever she is able, Susan delights in running work shops for Clarion West and in moderating panels for writing symposiums. _Strange Beasts_ is her debut novel.