Roopa Pai is a computer engineer who always knew shewas going to write for children. She is the author of Taranauts,India's first fantasy adventure series for children, andhas several other published books to her credit. To make a living,she brings together three other loves history, working withyoung people and her home town Bangalore in her day jobas a guide with Bangalore Walks, a history and heritagewalks and tours company.