Writing brings Sarah McNeal joy and fulfillment as nothing else can. Inspired by the story of her uncle, The Violin is the first in a series of books by her revolving around musical instruments. Future installments are to include The Piano and Harmonica Joes Reluctant Bride.

Drawn to writing fantasy and time-travel fiction particularly, she has created a magical place called Valmora, where winged people with various magical abilities are in constant struggle with the evil forces of the Dark Isle. Readers can lose themselves in this word in The Dark Isle and Lake of Sorrows. A one-time nonfiction writer who has written for The Charlotte Observer and for the CMC Mercy Hospital, Sarah loves creating magical worlds and characters who strive to make a difference and invites readers to love them as she does.

Visit Sarah on the web at www.sarahmcneal.com.