Kristin Cashore became a beloved young-adult author by introducing readers to the world of the Graceling Realm in her fantasy trilogy. In each book, Graceling (2008), Fire (2011), and Bitterblue (2012), young women—some “Graced” with extreme talent, some not—fight for power and survival in a magical and chaotic world. Cashore holds a bachelor’s degree from Williams College and a master’s from Simmons College. She has lived all over the world, from Boston to Sydney and many places besides. Her career has taken many turns, from working as a dog runner and working in a candy factory to being an acclaimed author of books for young adults. Her newest book is Jane, Unlimited, a novel about loss and finding where one belongs in an uncertain world.