Miranda Bing is a proud Filipina, based in her home country, and a travel industry professional.

Drawn to books on romance, fantasy and adventure since childhood, she began writing for her own enjoyment in her teens, both in English and her native Pilipino. "Images," her first full novel in English, was born as a story idea 28 years before it saw publication on Amazon as a novel. In a way, real life (meaning marriage and children) intruded. But finally being able to share her story has given her a great measure of satisfaction and achievement.

"They say you need three things to achieve immortality," she says. "Have a child, write a book, and plant a tree...well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad, right?"