Ciccarelli, Kristen: - Kristen Ciccarelli grew up on a grape farm, dropped out of college, and worked various jobs before becoming an author. Some of her previous trades included: baker, potter, and bookseller. Kristen lives in Canada's Niagara Peninsula with her husband and daughter. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter, Rebel Witch, Edgewood and the Iskari series.