Former Marine Elizabeth Moon is the author of many novels, including "Kings of the North, Oath of Fealty, Victory Conditions, Command Decision, Engaging the Enemy, Marque and Reprisal, Trading in Danger, "the Nebula Award winner "The Speed of Dark, "and "Remnant Population, "a Hugo Award finalist. After earning a degree in history from Rice University, Moon went on to obtain a degree in biology from the University of Texas, Austin. She lives in Florence, Texas.