Xan is a tattooed storyteller and peanut butter addict originally from South Africa, but who now calls Finland home. When not writing, Xan can be found climbing, gaming, cello'ing, and being loyal servant to Lord Derpenfloof, aka Lego the shiba inu. Xan's short stories can be found in the likes of DailySF and Three-Lobed Burning Eye among others. Xan also has several novels published under the name Suzanne van Rooyen including Scardust and I Heart Robot.