D.J. Elton was born in southern England and came to Australia in the early 1960s with her family. She has always held a fascination for medieval history, Arthurian legend and the capacity of the human mind. In her first book, The Merlin Girl, she combines the three interests with a background of spirit and sacredness. This is something that, as a meditator of over 30 years, she holds true to her heart and wants to share with others.