Amy Diamond-Brewer was born with sand between her toes, by the sea in Miami, Florida. Ever the lover of all things seaside, surfing, and mermaid, she decided to write mermaid stories so her grandkids would remember her and smile whenever they saw a mermaid. She lives in St. Augustine Beach with her husband Barry, who is extremely tolerant of her vast and eclectic mermaid collection, and her two rescued Shih-Tzus, Mr. Binky and Brandy, who like to dress up as mer-doggies for Halloween.