About Emily

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.

Random facts about Emily:

• Does not drink coffee. Ever. Can’t even stand the smell. Prefers unsweet iced tea

• SCUBA certified

• Has lived on three continents (N. America, Africa, Asia)

• Has a scar on her foot from a traumatic leech incident

• Was a percussionist for ten years

• Grew up riding horses—everything from dressage to barrel racing to drill team

• Zodiac signs: Cancer sun, Cancer moon, Libra rising

• Enneagram: 1w2 (the Social Activist)

• Happy place: Livingstone, Zambia. Cocktails on the deck at the Royal Livingstone Hotel, listening to the hippos sing in the Zambezi River while the sun sets over Victoria Falls