Yoko Bongo was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and moved to California in her teens. A lifelong lover of science, superheroes, video games, and rock music, Yoko began writing video game fan fiction during her college years at Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. A self-taught guitarist with a passion for ‘80s rock and progressive metal, she blends creativity with her diverse experiences, from working as a veterinary assistant and a Victoria’s Secret salesperson to stepping into the spotlight as a cosplay model. Yoko now channels her love of science fiction, technology, and storytelling into her writing, where her imaginative worlds come to life.