Angie Sage grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent after being born in London. She now lives in Somerset, in a 480-year-old mansion with a painting of King Henry VIII on the wall. Her original Septimus Heap series has seven books that have become international bestsellers. She's also the creator of the Araminta Spookie line of books. Visit her website at www.SeptimusHeapBlog.com or follow her on Twitter at @AngieSageAuthor.