Maquel A. Jacob writes fluid beings in an ocean of stars with a little bit of romance and a touch of gore. Originally from the Windy City of Chicago, she now resides in Oregon. She has three different series and short stories in various anthologies and magazines. Her degrees are in Accounting, Business Administration, and Digital Film and Video. Member of SFWA, PNWA, NIWA, and ALLi. As a strong advocate for diversity, Maquel injects elements into her stories to encourage new ways of thinking through Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and the Paranormal. She is a HUGE Anime fan, loves a great bottle of wine, and rocks out to heavy metal music while spinning imaginary worlds in her head and daydreaming.