Cara Martine is a New York native with an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and a Masters in Education. As a child she was captivated by fairy tales and a fascination for history. She developed an obsession for Richard III, the Wars of the Roses and Tolkien which led to an interest in Vikings and Celts. She was formally an early childhood education teacher and then served as a coach for family childcare providers. Writing, and cooking are her favorite pastimes.