Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Angela Millsap learned early on that life is an adventure. She lived in several different countries during her elementary years, including Singapore and Great Britain, absorbing folklore and mythology wherever she went. No matter how hard she tries, it keeps leaking out into her writing. A classic sci-fi nerd, she became a Trekkie in high school, then completed an MS in Aerospace Engineering because that seemed the best way to become a real life space explorer. Her first published work, a small satellite formation flying picture book full of Matlab graphs and illustrations, was the unfortunate result. Fortunately, exploration of the unknown, whether that be the kitchen junk drawer or the wilds of Peru, continues to be a daily part of her life. She lives in Utah with her family, several goats, a shaggy dog, and seasonal cantankerous cheeses.