Rhoads, Elisabeth: - Elisabeth Rhoads is the author of Haggard House and numerous short stories. She holds a BA in Theatre and is the Vice-President of the California Writers Club, Orange County branch. Since 2021, she has been a volunteer juror for the Scholastic Writing Awards. Originally from Michigan, she now lives in California with her husband, and enjoys learning Japanese, fermenting foods of all types-although mainly kombucha-and pretends to enjoy exercise-related activities, such as kayaking and running.