Friends and loved ones know Barbara V. Evers loves giraffes. She can't help it. This unusual and breathtaking animal captured her heart at the age of sixteen during a family visit to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. One curious giraffe and a very long study of each other, and she was hooked. So, of course giraffes appear in her award-winning epic fantasy trilogy, THE WATCHERS OF MONIAH. Between soaking up as much knowledge as possible and photographing them every chance she gets, Barbara has become well educated on this unique animal and happily shares her knowledge with others.

It's no surprise, Barbara is a supporter and advocate for animal conservation and seeks to educate others about endangered species. In her fantasy novels, giraffes are no longer endangered, but giraffes in our world are suffering a silent extinction. As an advocate, Barbara contributes a portion of her royalties to support the work of The Giraffe Conservation Foundation.When she's not writing, Barbara uses her degrees in Zoology and Communication to conduct training workshops for businesses and conferences. Maybe she really can speak to animals! Any other time, she can be found herding her husband, two grandchildren, and her rescue dog, Roxy (but don't tell them).