Jan M. Flynn has worked as a stage and television actor, a middle school English and drama teacher, a specialty hardwoods store owner, and a state director of a national non-profit health organization. At one point she performed in a theme park where she rode a camel, a water buffalo, a Brahma bull, and a temperamental llama. So it makes complete sense that she is now a writer! Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in anthologies, literary magazines, and journals. She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their needy cat. Find her on Facebook @JanMFlynnAuthor, on Instagram @Jan_M_Flynn, on BlueSky @JanMFlynn, and on her website at JanMFlynn.net. Matt Rockefeller is a visual storyteller inspired by adventuring in the mountains, interpretive dancing with friends, and pondering the many wonders of the universe. In addition to drawing and writing comics, he works as a book illustrator and visdev artist for TV and film animation. He lives in Portland, OR with his family including a little dog that may or may not be a fox.
“Powerful, inspiring, and absolutely wonderful. Rain and Griff are an incredible team—it's impossible not to love them and cheer them on through every exciting adventure.” —Shannon Messenger, New York Times best-selling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series “A brave new take with fabulous animals, friendship, strong girls, and victory over a hard world. Readers of all ages will hunger for more. I think this is seriously cool!” —Tamora Pierce, Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning author of the Song of the Lioness Quartet “Utterly unputdownable! I was hooked from the very first chapter. Rain Rising is the new, younger Katniss Everdeen. I am already desperate for the next book. I'm obsessed!” —Graci Kim, New York Times best-selling author of The Last Fallen Star “Sky high praise for Griffin Speaker. It’s a roller coaster ride of thrills and excitement with so much to love. Everyone should have a friend like Griff!” —Kate O’Hearn, international best-selling author of Pegasus “A brilliant debut from Jan M. Flynn! Griffin Speaker features a unique and meticulously constructed fantasy world that is great fun and amazingly relevant to our times. I became completely wrapped up in the tale, and as it neared its conclusion I was flipping pages faster and faster, desperate to see how it would all turn out!” —Bruce Coville, best-selling author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher “I loved this tale of magic and friendship with a huge dose of adventure! It made me wish for a griffin best friend of my own.” —Julie Kagawa, New York Times best-selling author of the Storm Dragons series “Instantly captivating! Griffin Speaker is a thrilling coming-of-age narrative, the perfect blend of fantasy and adventure with subtle social commentary. Middle-school readers (and their parents, teachers, and librarians) will adore this story!"" —Melissa Hart, author of Daisy Woodworm Changes the World