Angiah Harris grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with five siblings. Encouraged by her mother to read and write as a child, she formed an early love for the written word and has been an avid reader and prolific writer since. In college, she played basketball—a sport she’s played since age six—with the 2007 WNIT championship team at University of Wyoming. She graduated with a BA in criminal justice, and after holding several positions in social work, she now works in a field related to her degree. Outside of writing, she enjoys experiencing nature, spending time with loved ones, and creating fine art. The Magical Mermaid and the Moon is her first book.