L.L. Faer and her seven-year old daughter E. Raven enjoy dreaming up fantastical adventures as they wander together along the craggy shores of Northern California. This mother and daughter writing duo often make friends with the pirates, vagabonds, and wayward ghosts they find along the way. This book was inspired by a trip to Maine, where they traveled with a real Captain, heard about the many ghosts who still frequent the State's inns, and paddled with a porpoise. In their spare time, they care for three mostly black cats and gather ingredients for potion-making.