Lisa Mantchev is a temporally-displaced Capricorn who casts her spells from an ancient tree in the Pacific Northwest. When not scribbling, she is by turns an earth elemental, English professor, actress, artist, and domestic goddess. She shares her abode with her husband, two children, and three hairy miscreant dogs. She is best known as the author of the young adult fantasy trilogy, The Théâtre Illuminata. Published by Feiwel & Friends (Macmillan,) the series includes the Andre Norton and Mythopoeic awards-nominated EYES LIKE STARS (2009), PERCHANCE TO DREAM (2010), and SO SILVER BRIGHT (2011.) Her young adult steampunk novel, TICKER, is now available from Skyscape. Her near-future young adult collaboration with Glenn Dallas, SUGAR SKULL, is forthcoming from Skyscape.Her adult urban fantasy collaboration with A.L. Purol, LOST ANGELES, is now available on Kindle and its sequel, LOOSE CANON, is available for preorder.Her picture books, STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS, SISTER DAY!, and JINX AND THE DOOM FIGHT CRIME are forthcoming from Paula Wiseman/S&S.Stay updated with all the fun and glitter at her author website: www.lisamantchev.com or get your Backstage Pass by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/LisaMantchev