KuroKoneko Kamen has always had an interest in Japanese culture including folktales about ancient yokai (demons). Also a fan of modern manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animated cartoons and shows) she uses her otaku knowledge to write novels set in Japan or that have a Japanese theme. Even when in the midst of a pirate novel expect a samurai warrior to be thrown into the mix! She has several cats and dogs, some of which are rescues.