Cathleen Claussenius

Cathleen Claussenius lives in Portland, Oregon with Cleopatra, a long-haired German Shepherd, and Tsuki, a feisty old cat. Cathleen believes in the invisible staircase and wishes every child has someone in their life as dear as Mamac, Thea's beloved grandmother in The Invisible Staircase.

Cathleen has worked as a teacher for many years. She has a master's degree in Spanish literature and a master's degree in education.

Find out more at www.theinvisiblestaircase.com, or www.moonlitmilepublishing.com.