K J RitchieAuthor Katja J. Ritchie fulfills a lifelong desire with the debut of her first novel. She moved from Finland to Canada at the age of nine, experiencing the nuances and seclusion of communication without a shared language, which sparked a curiosity fo human interaction and behavior. Books became her refuge. With a dictionary in hand, she delved into her new language and found mentors and direction within the pages. Written words became a solace, and writing was a natural progression that began with her first chapter book at age 10. Her passion for writing led to a career in corporate communications and a bachelor's degree in applied communications from Royal Roads University.

Katja lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, is a proud stepmom to his adult children, and cherishes her two incredible granddaughters. Read More Read Less