H.C.H. Ritz is a science-fiction author who writes about finding hope in cold, cruel worlds. Originally from rural Mississippi, she has lived in Houston, Texas long enough to have turned into a city person. She has a degree in theatre from the University of Houston and directs community theatre in her spare time. She has a young son and a kitty named Kismet. Get a free copy of one of her books at www.hchritz.com; follow her at @hchritz and facebook.com/hchritz.