Emily Rath was raised in Northern Kentucky. A life-long lover of words, she’s been writing for as long as she could hold a pencil. Her earliest stories were about daring egg burglars, majestic horse lords, and seafaring adventurers. She put story-writing on hold for a few years…quite a few years…as she pursued higher education. She chose to focus on her other soul mate: international politics. This lover showed her the world outside of books.

Now, she holds a BA in political science and philosophy, two MAs in political science, and PhDs in peace studies and political science. While a university professor, she specialized in teaching modern African politics, international relations, development studies, and peace studies. She credits her time living in Malawi for reigniting her love of writing. She’s currently a full time author and lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, kiddo, and three very needy (and unruly) cats.