Meredith R. Stoddard writes folklore-inspired fiction in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is the author of the Once & Future Series, which blends Celtic and Arthurian legends with modern life, and Tar Heel Pie, a small town romance inspired by the mill towns of the North Carolina Piedmont. When she is not writing, she is spinning a different kind of yarn as a fiber artist. She creates yarns, knit and crocheted accessories and heirloom lace. She also designs patterns and teaches knitting and crochet.