By day, Laura Nastasia wrangles data; by night, she crafts lush worlds where animals guide souls to the great beyond. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, teenage daughter, two dogs, and five cats. When not exploring the outdoors, she studies mythology, climbs mountains, basks on beaches, or tries to keep her pets off her keyboard. Her debut novel proves that being a pet guardian and the mysteries of the afterlife go hand in paw.