Author/artist Taryn Skipper’s publications include her science fiction novel for young adults, Between Tungsten and Gold (Sept. 2025, Splinter Press), picture and activity books for children, short stories and poetry in anthologies, cover art, and a decade of commissioned portraits and paintings. She enjoys presenting and volunteering at writing events and conferences and sits on the Storymakers Guild board of directors. She holds degrees in Philosophy and International Relations. Outside of writing, she loves to travel and hike the Colorado Rockies around her with her family.