Brittany Howard was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma, far away from the oceans she writes about. She started this book November 2014 after dreaming the original first chapter. The...view moreBrittany Howard was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma, far away from the oceans she writes about. She started this book November 2014 after dreaming the original first chapter. The idea has been changed and further perfected from there. This book is a new take on the mermaid fantasy story that gives a more realistic and less childish feel.view less