Lynne Reid Banks was born in London, England on July I929. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she acted and wrote for the repertory stage.Eventually, she turned to journalism, becoming one of Britain's first female television news reporters. Banls was fired from her job as a reporter, and while working a different job, she wrote her first novel, which went on to become a best seller.
Rev. Terry Michael Riley is the founding High Priest of the Southern Delta Church of Wicca � A.T.C. in Jonesboro, Arkansas, established in 1994. He was ordained by the Aquarian Tabernacle Church in 1993. Terry is a respected sage in his pagan community. He has been teaching men�s mysteries in the craft through workshops, classes and open festivals for the past sixteen years. He is a healer and teacher.Since 1995 Terry has performed over 180 Rites of Passage for the pagan community in his tri-state area and is the founder and officiator of the Brothers of the Sun retreat for over ten years.