Rosemary Kirstein is an accomplished American author, well-known for her fantasy novels, particularly the Steerswomen series. She was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, to German parents and spent her childhood in Connecticut. Kirstein's early years were marked by her passion for music, which led her to study music education at Central Connecticut University. However, she decided to leave her studies to pursue a career as a musician and songwriter.
In the 1980s, Kirstein moved to Greenwich Village and worked as a folk singer, taking on various odd jobs to support herself. Eventually, she transitioned into a career as a computer programmer, which she has continued to do for the past 15 years, holding a variety of IT jobs, including programming, technical writing, tech support, and user training. Throughout her diverse career, Kirstein has lived near Boston, where she currently resides.
Kirstein has gained a reputation for writing high-quality and highly-regarded science-fiction novels. Her work is both high-concept and high-action, providing her readers with engaging and thrilling stories. Moreover, her characters are well-drawn, and her story arcs are down-to-earth, making her novels relatable to her audience. Over the years, Kirstein's readership has expanded worldwide, and her fans appreciate her ability to create both escapism and realistic characters. Her readers are eagerly awaiting her future works, which are expected to be released in the near future.