Jo Fontana resides in Denver, Colorado with her family and special needs pets. She is a hybrid, genre-fluid author and writes fantasy, horror, and young adult fiction. She is also known to dabble in children’s literature. She holds undergraduate degrees in healthcare and Spanish. She is an active member of the Colorado Authors’ League, SCBWI, and PPW. Gods of the Bay was her debut novel and was a finalist in the 2021 CAL Awards. Her next novel, Gods of the Mountains is scheduled for release in 2025. She is a lifelong learner and believes reading and writing fiction can improve mental health.