Marie DesJardin writes fantasy, alternative history, humor, and speculative fiction; every now and again she publishes a story between day jobs. Credits include Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Flash Me, Michael Moorcock’s New Worlds Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Story Quest Magazine (2012 contest winner). She has published one science fiction novel, For the Time Being, and has another looking for a home. In her day job, Marie develops custom documentation and eLearning for a video surveillance company, which means she never has to ask what anyone else is doing, because she already knows. Marie adores all animals, even pointy or squishy ones, and enjoys hiking in the mountains when they are not on fire. Marie lives in Westminster, Colorado. Her website is www.mariedesjardin.com.