Cathryn deVries is a multi-award-winning fantasy and sci-fi author who explores themes of restorative justice, empowerment, connection with earth and spirit, and finding the true self—all wrapped up in an epic package of immersive world-building and clean romance. She is the author of Son of Osivirius, a standalone science fantasy novella, and The Weaversong Trilogy, a romantic fantasy which she wrote in collaboration with her neurodiverse daughter. Primarily self-taught, she credits mentorship with a Story Grid certified editor for her success. Her accolades include the 2023 Stuart and Hadow short story prize, the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the Firebird Book Award, the Reader’s Choice Book Award, finalist in the American Writing Awards, and semi-finalist in the Chanticleer International Book Awards. Her short stories appear in the My Story, My Voice anthology and the Ritardando anthology. A former Air Force engineer and recovering perfectionist, she has spent the last fifteen years home-schooling her children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. She and her family live in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Australia, where she enjoys living in a rainforest and pretending she’s an elf. Find Cathryn online at eclectaperennial.com or @_eclecta_perennial on social media.