Amanda McTigue is a novelist, short story writer and produced librettist. Her short stories have earned her a Pushcart Prize nomination. Her works for musical stages have been produced at the Minnesota Opera and Carnegie Hall. Her debut novel, GOING TO SOLACE, was named a BEST READ OF 2012 by public radio KRCB's "Word for Word." When she's not writing, she's often staging operas or telling stories live. Her second novel, THE CAUTIONARY TALES, is on its way. You can find lots more info at amandamctigue.com