Elaine Bergstrom

Bergstrom was born and raised in Cleveland. She had polio as a child, which she says brought her an early awareness of – and comfort with – death. She studied at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated with a degree in journalism with a minor in Latin American studies. She remained in Milwaukee to establish her career. Residing in Bay View, Bergstrom is divorced, raising two children, one with Down syndrome. == Career ==

Bergstrom's writing career started in advertising and newspaper reporting, including as a freelance writer for The Milwaukee Journal. She taught some writing classes at Milwaukee Area Technical College. The novel was a critical success, and since then, Bergstrom has written five other novels in the series, including Daughter of the Night, which featured Elizabeth Bathory as a half-breed Austra vampire. Using her grandmother's name, Marie Kiraly, Tapestry of Dark Souls introduced the first lesbian couple in a D&D/TSR world; Bergstrom has a significant gay following. She also works as a television critic and feature writer. Her interviews have included the novelist David Morrell and director Wes Craven. ==References==