A R BellendaineA.R. Bellendaine is an author with a degree in Folklore & Public Culture from the University of Oregon. She wrote her senior thesis on the misuse of folklore from endangered cultures in romantasy, and presented her research for her debut novel, Entwied, at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in 2025. When not writing, she enjoys running with her dogs, playing video games with her siblings, and reading. Read More Read Less