Legally-blind since birth, Steffanie received the 2017 Attitude Award for Artistic Achievement, and was a finalist for a 2018 Women of Influence award.

Steff is the creator of Rage Against the Manuscript – a podcast that helps writers tell their story, find their readers, and build a badass writing career. 

Steffanie lives in New Zealand with her husband, a horde of cantankerous cats, and their sword collection.