Matilda Lockwood is a writer, artist, crafter, baker, epicurean, tea drinker, and passionate believer in the magic of humans.

A lifelong reader and history enthusiast, she creates richly imagined stories that celebrate resilience, creativity, friendship, love, along with the power of reclaiming one's voice.

When not writing historical novels with a touch of mystery, she can be found sketching her characters, paper crafting, swimming in the Puget Sound, or browsing a good bookstore. She is a proud member of

• Emerald City Romance Writers

• Historical Novel Society

• Pacific Northwest Writing Association

• Indianola Beach Improvement Club

She graduated from the South Seattle College culinary program in 2011 and published a cookbook from the perspective of the castle chef in her 17th-century trilogy.

Matilda lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, daughter, chickens, dog, and far too many books.