Jennifer Noelle Welch grew up in Mystic, Connecticut, and currently writes fantasy, speculative fiction, and the occasional YA story in Portland, Maine. Her short fiction has appeared in such publications as Aoife’s Kiss, Penumbra, and InterGalactic Medicine Show. She is a Writers of the Future semi-finalist and a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop. Currently, she is at work on a novel. When she isn’t writing, you can find her exploring the nearest museums, junk shops, and barbecue restaurants. Find her on Twitter @jen__welch.