KRITIKA H. RAO is a science-fiction and fantasy writer, who has lived in India, Australia, Canada and The Sultanate of Oman. Kritika’s stories are influenced by her lived experiences, and often explore themes of consciousness, self vs. the world, and identity. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She drops in and out of social media; you might catch her on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok @KritikaHRao and online at www.kritikahrao.com.

ANDREA STEWART is the daughter of immigrants and was raised in a number of places across the United States. Her parents always emphasized science and education, so she spent her childhood immersed in Star Trek and odd-smelling library books. When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes. Andrea can be found on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok @AndreaGStewart and online at www.andreagstewart.com.

Kritika H. Rao and Andrea Stewart in conversation