Chandra Moira Beal

Chandra Moira Beal can't remember a time when she wasn't writing. She has kept a journal since childhood and finds inspiration in the places she's called home: California, Texas, and Britain. Her life experiences have led to books about Texas swimming holes, California amusement parks, and massage and healing for pets.

"I follow the old adage of 'write what you know'," she says. "I'm an adaptable Gemini with many varied interests, so I write about anything that crosses my path. I'm particularly interested in the sense of place and how those places shape our selves."

Chandra has co-authored books with her father, Richard Beal, and even a rabbit. She is currently living in San Diego, California, plotting her next project.