Alisha Klapheke

Inspired by JRR Tolkien, Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, Christopher Paolini, and Tamora Pierce, USA Today Bestselling author Alisha Klapheke created the Uncommon World series, the Dragons Rising series, and the Edinburgh Seer trilogy. \n\nShe began writing as a child and hasn’t stopped since. When she isn't crafting new stories, she can be found teaching kids, teens, and adults Muay Thai kickboxing, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and self defense at a Nashville martial arts school she and her husband own and operate. \n\nTraveling inspires much of Alisha's fiction. The varying art, architecture, foods, and rituals worldwide fuel her passion for creating fantastical people and places with heart and soul. Recently, she traveled to Japan for another adventure.