Aurora von Goeth and Jules Harper both share a deep love and appreciation of history, in particular 17th century France. For the last ten years, Aurora's primary research and area of interest is firmly in this time period, and her articles can be seen on her historical blog www.partylike1660.com. She is currently working on her next non-fiction book. Jules is a former office manager, software and workplace trainer, and has published over ten novels world-wide under a pen name. She also teaches writing craft and workshops at national conferences, written articles on writing technique and process, and is currently plotting two fiction series set in 17th century France.