Daughter of the Goddess Lands: A Prehistoric Epic (Kalie's Journey, Book 1)
Sandra Saidak graduated San Francisco State University in 1985 with  a B.A. in English.  She is a high school English teacher by day, author by night.  Her hobbies include reading,  folk music, attending SF conventions, researching prehistory, and maintaining an active fantasy life (but she warns that this last one could lead to dangerous habits such as writing).  Sandra lives in San Jose, CA with her husband Tom, daughters Heather and Melissa, and cats, Cocu and Oreo.