Stacey Mankoff graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Master's Degree in English Literature. Her emphasis was aestheticism in both British and American literature. She also holds a California Teaching Credential and is currently working as a substitute teacher. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog Dave, her cats Jezebel, Dorian (and yes, he is a gray cat), and Izzy, and her nephew Lucas. She also enjoys yoga, photography, and travelling, especially to Holland where she once lived.