Stephanie Rose Bird is an African American writer dedicated to writing about the natural world. She is an herbalist and aromatherapist and a member of the Herb Research Foundation and a professional member of the Handicrafted Soap Makers Guild. Stephanie was an Assistant Professor and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. She is a columnist for “Sage Woman” Magazine and her work has also been published by "Natural Home”, “The Herb Companion”, “Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac”, “Llewellyn's Magical Almanac” and “The Beltane Papers.”