Candace Kade spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She is the author of The Hybrid Series and a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor who loves writing fight scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and OKC to be her homes. When she’s not exploring new countries, she enjoys hiking in national parks, moving, and teaching her three children Mandarin. She can be bribed with boba tea, fluffy puppies, and breakfast tacos.