Caren Cantrell is an author who writes both children's books and non-fiction works on topics that are important to her. She is the owner of 102nd Place, LLC where she specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners distinguish themselves in their marketplace by utilizing the "Ultimate Business Card" - their published book.

In her writing life, Caren is currently focusing on the children's market. She has published several picture books. The Sun Thief is her debut middle-grade science-fantasy novel. She has also started an educational line of photo picture books under the pen name Matthew Taylor. These Planet Discovery Books for Kids are targeted at those 6 to 9 years old.

Caren lives in Cave Creek, Arizona where she enjoys playing golf with her husband, hiking the desert mountains, and basking in the sun.