Born and bred in the mountains of Colorado, D. D. Larsen learned about the beauty and mystery of nature at a young age. As an adult, D. is an unapologetic nature enthusiast and sets her speculative fiction in the breathtaking and treacherous vistas of her youth. When she’s not hiking, D. spends her free time drinking coffee, exploring with her three beautiful husky furbabies, and brainstorming new fantasy worlds.