The author began online gaming in the early days, when her four teenage sons would come home from school and disappear for hours. Curious about what they were doing while sequestered in their bedrooms, she started watching them play their online games then she began playing with them. She was fascinated by the graphics and the story lines. Many years later, she has shifted her focus to writing, though she still loves the thrill of the games, despite the dangers of entrapment. It’s now easier to step away and write about them, rather than being trapped in a dungeon raid or pulled into an all-nighter.