Erika Katačić Kožić is a writer, storyteller, and chemist, born and raised in California, living in Croatia. In addition to over twenty years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Erika has contributed half a dozen short stories in UK publications (in books and magazines), and in Croatia she has four published books for children. Erika discovered the art of storytelling while in high school, when she joined the speech team, and now enjoys performing in local events. Her focus is on feminist folk tales and oral traditions form the world’s native cultures.