Dominic Bohbot  first fell in love with fantasy at the age of ten, when he discovered the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.  He also developed a love of Medieval and Renaissance history and early music. In this, his first novel, he has drawn on those influences, as well from his experiences living in and traveling through such exotic destinations as Marseilles, Paris, Geneva, Casablanca, and New York City. He is working on the sequel to Zintara and the Stones of Alu Cemah, as well as on a series of short stories set in Zintara’s world. In his spare time (if any) he enjoys playing the recorder, piano and guitar. He lives in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills.