Sara Douglass was born in South Australia and spent her early working life as a nurse. When she grew tired of mitered corners and starched veils, she worked her way through three degrees at the University of Adelaide, ultimately receiving a PhD in early modern English history. In addition to the Troy Game series Douglass is the author of The Wayfarer Redemption and Crucible series. Australia's most successful fantasy author and multiple Aurealis Award winner, Sara Douglass currently resides in Tasmania, where she enjoys tending her gardens and writing more books.