Kamla K. Kapur is a 16th descendant of Guru Nanak. She has published ten books on Rumi, Sikh scripture, Sufi poetry, mythology, and contemplative traditions. She is the author of The Singing Guru, Rumi's Tales from the Silk Road, Classic Sufi Tales, and other works exploring spiritual and mythic traditions. She holds a master's degree in literature from Kent State University and taught literature and mythology at Grossmont College. Her short stories, poems, and plays have appeared in prestigious American and Indian journals. She lives in California with her husband, author Payson Stevens. She lives in Del Mar, CA.