Raised in San Diego, California, Tenkara Smart received a B.A. in English Literature/Minor in Creative Writing from SDSU. After 20 years working for one of America’s most prominent running retailers, Tenkara retired from her role as vice president and moved with her husband to Qatar and then to the land down under. Tenkara has travelled 40% of the globe and is an avid foodie who particularly loves Japanese food and sake. When she’s not writing, Tenkara loves being with her husband, watching MotoGP, paddling a kayak, playing tennis, or even attempting a good round of golf.