Ever since reading her first book in the first grade, Nicole Birk has loved books and, in particular, fantasy fiction. She lives with her dad in Whitefish, Montana, and plans to co...view moreEver since reading her first book in the first grade, Nicole Birk has loved books and, in particular, fantasy fiction. She lives with her dad in Whitefish, Montana, and plans to continue a career as a writer, and begin a career as a pilot.view less