M.J. Evans is a multiple-award-winning author of numerous fiction and non-fiction books. Her favorite genre is fantasy and has written eight fantasy books for middle-grade and young adult readers. She is a competitive equestrian and her love of horses shines through in her books whether they feature horses or horse fantasy creatures. She is a former teacher of middle school and high school students and the mother of five. She and her husband live in Colorado with their three horses and a standard poodle.