I am Cil Gregoire, Alaska's Sci-Fi Queen and a charter member of Author Masterminds. The Oracle of Light series was born from my desire to share decades of Alaska experiences in a great sci-fi/fantasy novel. One book led to four with an amazing cast of characters and the creation of a fascinating new world. The intricate plots of these novels span Alaska from Southeast to the North Slope, from the Susitna Valley to Bristol Bay. And I have not lost sight of my roots with an important part of the story set in Louisiana as well. But what makes these novels great are the hopes and fears of the characters that have become the heart and soul of this wonderful adventure. There is someone to identify with for everyone. It is my hope you will enjoy reading Interstellar Ruse as much as I enjoyed writing it.