Stacey Lannigan, holder of a Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities, was born and raised in Scotland, United Kingdom. From an early age, she fostered a profound love for reading and writing, a passion that guided her academic and professional pursuits. During her final year of high school, she was honoured with an Endeavour Award in recognition of her dedication and achievement.

Stacey has also pursued studies in social sciences at university level, cultivating a particular interest in psychology, which often informs the depth and nuance of her storytelling. Outside her literary and academic endeavours, she is accomplished in martial arts, having earned a black belt in Shotokai Karate.

In 2023, Stacey realised her ambition of becoming a published author. She specialises in writing fantasy fiction steeped in lore and legends, primarily aimed at young and new adult audiences.

Alongside her writing career, Stacey is employed as a Claims Handler at Prater Contracts Ltd. She currently resides in Scotland with her cherished cat, Weasley, who provides both companionship and inspiration.

Beyond her professional and creative pursuits, Stacey enjoys immersing herself in various fandoms, including Harry Potter, Marvel, Squid Game, Merlin, and Sherlock. She is dedicated to lifelong learning, currently teaching herself french, Russian and Korean. A passionate member of the online writing community, she writes fanfiction under the pseudonym KindledSkies on Archive of Our Own, purely as a creative outlet without any commercial intent.

Stacey remains committed to sharing imaginative stories that transport readers into realms of wonder, mystery, and adventure.