Inspired by pop culture, mythology, history, and magic--as well as a lifelong obsession with vampires--Aspasía is the author of the dark fantasy novel Love Lies Bleeding, and the short stories "Tooth & Claw" and "Blood Magic," set in the same world. She lives in Toronto, Canada, and is currently working on her next novel. She can be contacted via her website: aspasiasbissas.com.