Barbara V EversBarbara V. Evers is the author of THE WATCHERS OF MONIAH epic fantasy trilogy as well as several short stories and essays. From the mysterious Dark Corner of South Carolina, she crafts fantasy stories with strong women matriarchies and unusually giftd animals. A two-time Best Fantasy Novelist, she's won several awards for her writing over the years and received a Pushcart Prize nomination.Barbara is a supporter and advocate for animal conservation and seeks to educate others about endangered species. The giraffes in the THE WATCHERS OF MONIAH TRILOGY are no longer endangered, but real giraffes in our world are suffering a silent extinction. As an advocate, Barbara contributes a portion of her royalties to support the work of The Giraffe Conservation Foundation.When she's not writing, Barbara uses her degrees in Zoology and Communication to conduct training workshops for businesses. Maybe she really can speak to animals! Any other time, she can be found herding her husband, two grandchildren, and rescue dog, Roxy (but don't tell them). Read More Read Less