Ren A. Hakim made her "world debut" in 1979. Her interest in ancient history, inspired by her Iraqi ancestry, is deep and abiding, as is her love of writing and performance. After attending a broadcast arts school, where she was named "Most Entertaining Air Personality" by her graduating class, Ren went on to work in radio, both behind the microphone and in commercial production. She also studied acting for several years, and has played many featured roles, including, perhaps prophetically, two of literature's most well-known storytellers: Peter Pan's Wendy and Scheherazade from 1001 Arabian Nights.