Philippa Ballantine is a New Zealand fantasy author born on August 8, 1971. She is renowned for her steampunk and urban fantasy works, including the "Pip and Flinx" series (co-authored with Tracy Hickman), the "Wearable" series, and the "Book of the Order" series. Her writing uniquely blends Maori cultural elements with Western fantasy traditions. Ballantine won the New Zealand SF Emerald Award in 2009 and has been actively involved in the international fantasy community, attending conventions and recording audiobooks.
