Katherine Scholes was born in Tanzania. She is the author of the international bestsellers Make Me An Idol and The Rain Queen, and her new novel, The Stone Angel. She has written several children's books including the acclaimed Peacetimes, and a young adult novel, The Blue Chameleon, which won a New South Wales State Literary Award. All of her books have been translated into numerous languages. Katherine also works in the film industry. She currently lives in Tasmania with her filmmaker husband, Roger Scholes, and their two sons.