Laurie Forest is a bestselling author from the United States, known for her work in the genres of romance, young adult, fantasy, magic, and adventure. Forest was born in Vermont and currently resides in the backwoods of the state, where she finds inspiration for her unique fantasy stories and intriguing characters. She enjoys sitting in a peaceful environment, often beside a wood stove, as she dreams up tales filled with dragons, wands, and dryads. Forest has a penchant for drinking strong tea while writing, as she believes it helps her come up with interesting ideas.\n \n Forest's writing career took off when she secured a contract with Harlequin for her debut story, which was later developed into a series. She is particularly famous for writing the Black Witch series of books, which includes The Black Witch, The Rebel Mages, The Shadow Wand, and The Demon Tide. The Rebel Mages is a compilation of the prequel novels Wandfasted and Light Mage, while The Dryad Storm is planned for release in 2023/2024. The Black Witch Chronicles is Forest's favorite series, and she has received critical acclaim for her work, with several books becoming New York Times, USA Today, and Internationally Bestsellers.