Who is Carly Spade when she isn’t bringing gods and mythological beings into the modern world, building slow-burn romances, or turning enemies into something a little more complicated? In this Spotlight, we’re getting to know the woman behind The Contemporary Mythos—from her early days writing fanfiction to the cybersecurity studies and creative leap that led her to publish stories of her own. We’ll also step into The Contemporary Mythos and The Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove for behind-the-scenes insights, hear what Carly hopes readers will look forward to next, and discover more about the author beyond the books.