Julie Kagawa originally hails from Sacramento, California, where not much of note occurred in her early years. In search of adventure, at the age of nine, Julie and her family made the bold move to Hawaii. It didn't take long for her to realize that the island was home to not only massive carnivorous insects and colonies of house geckos, but also frequent hurricanes. However, despite these challenges, Julie persevered and eventually settled in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for its low incidence of shark attacks, Louisville is where Julie now resides with her husband and their unique family of pets. This includes two rambunctious cats, a brilliant Australian Shepherd, and their newest addition, a lively Papillon puppy.