Jo Spurrier

Jo Spurrier is an Australian author born in 1980 who transitioned from a scientific background to writing fantasy.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree but chose to pursue writing as a career, embracing the creative freedom it offers.

Spurrier's interests include fiber arts such as knitting and spinning, as well as cooking and research.

These hobbies likely inform the detailed world-building in her novels.

Living in Adelaide with her husband, Spurrier often daydreams about snow, which is reflected in the winter settings of her work.

Her debut novel, Winter Be My Shield, showcases her ability to blend scientific knowledge with imaginative storytelling.