Joo Ra Shim

I'm a first-time author and a parent of four imaginative children. My journey into storytelling began during bedtime, when my kids were little and needed someone to read to them each night. Instead of always reading books, I began making up my ownstories-some inspired by my childhood, and others by the wild ideas my kids would dream up.

We often took turns telling stories, and their favorites almost always included mysterious creatures, funny monsters, and brave heroes. Those bedtime tales-filled with laughter, fear, and wonder-became the seeds of my first fantasy novel.

This book is a reflection of those magical moments we shared as a family, written with love, memory, and imagination. I hope readers of all ages can feel the warmth, chaos, and creativity that started in a small room with sleepy eyes and endless stories.