Mae Balo
Mae Balo is the pen name of New Zealand author Tim de Wys, created for his works of fiction. The name was inspired by his wife, Mae, whose warmth, encouragement and Filipino heritage have been an important part of his life and creative journey. Writing as Mae Balo, Tim explores worlds where ordinary people are drawn into extraordinary circumstances. The collection includes contemporary fiction and the fantasy series beginning with The Forgotten Land and continuing with The Return of the Dragons.