Wen Spencer

Wen Spencer is an accomplished American author, renowned for her works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. She has written several novel series, including the Elfhome series, which has gained her a significant following. Spencer's writing is known for its unique take on characters with extraordinary abilities, often straying from the traditional vampire and werewolf themes. Her books have been well-received, with the Elfhome series opener, Tinker, winning the 2003 Sapphire Award for Best Science Fiction Romance and being a finalist for the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Fantasy Novel.

Born in Evans City, Pennsylvania, in 1963, Spencer attended the University of Pittsburgh. Her writing career took off in 2003 when she was awarded the prestigious John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Since then, she has toured extensively around the world, including a short stint in Japan. Spencer's travels have influenced her writing, providing her with a wealth of experiences and perspectives that she incorporates into her novels.

Currently residing in Hilo, Hawaii, Spencer lives with her husband, teenage son, and two cats. The town of Hilo is located on the flank of the world's largest volcano, Mauna Loa, and is a short drive away from the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Living in such a unique and beautiful location has had an impact on Spencer's writing, with the volcanic landscape and tropical climate often featured in her novels. She has been known to wake up and exclaim, "Oh my god, I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific!", a far cry from her twenty years of living in land-locked Pittsburgh.