My official biography:

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Born and raised in Wisconsin, Van Kramer's lifelong interest in art and science was fueled at a young age by her father and grandfather, both soil science experts. Later as she began writing her trilogy, her knowledge of agriculture formed the basis for her novels about human survival for future colonists on Mars. At a time when human spaceflight and exploration on Mars becomes a foreseeable future, her true desire is to support these undertakings through action packed, entertaining and thought provoking stories.

 

With a B.A. from the University of Florida in graphic design, she achieved several Addy awards but later refocused her talents. Discovering a deep connection between creative writing and the visual arts, she gradually began writing.

 

Aside from an accomplished career in graphic design, and a published writer, Van Kramer's spends her time with family in Raleigh NC seeking to unveil the mysteries of the universe and dreams of the future.