M. M. Schill ( Maggie May Schill) was born and grew up in Fall River, MA, on Aug 29th 1985. A bunch of other stuff happened since then, all leading to her current life in North Florida. She currently holds two Bachelor degrees, both of which have very little to do with her current occupation as a writer. (BS in Biblical Counseling, Trinity Baptist College, Jax. BS in Graphic design/typography, Florida State College at Jax)Late in the summer of 2008, after returning home from a brief missionary trip in Recife' Brazil, M. M. began to practice the art of Aikido at the University of North Florida Aikido Club. Today she co-runs and maintains the Wave Man Aikido Club, in Jacksonvile, Florida.Being a former survivor of domestic violence, and having been exposed to the down falls of trying to maintain friendships and relationships with malignant narcissists, M.M. became an outspoken advocate to end domestic, and child abuse in her community. She maintains a close tie to local volunteer groups, and help-centers in Jacksonville. She also blogs, and guest blogs, on the topic when she isn't crafting in her speculative fiction worlds.Besides all that, M. M. is also an award winning baker.She currently resides on Jacksonville's Southside, with her husband Ryan. Together they adventure, raise two adorable Japanese Chin, and practice Aikido together.Official site: www.mmschill.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/mmschill