Barron, Rena: - Rena Barron grew up in small-town Alabama, where stories of magic and adventure sparked her imagination. After penning her first awful poem in middle school, she graduated to writing short stories and novels by high school. Rena has an affinity for good cheese, wine, and nature. When shes not writing, she can be found reading or brushing up on her French. Find her online at www.renabarron.com.