As a child in Germany, Katja Brandis began to write stories that were often set in distant worlds. After a traineeship at a publishing house and a job as a journalist, she was finally able to make her dream come true in 2006 to devote herself entirely to writing books. She has published more than 50 books, about half of which are novels for young readers. She lives with her husband, son, and three cats near Munich.
