Hi! I’m Kristie—a college literature professor by day, creative writer by night, and a lifelong book addict in between. I live in sunny California with my husband, daughter, and a small army of seven dogs, who ensure my life is never short on chaos or cuddles.

For me, bookstores are better than amusement parks, and novels are more than stories—they’re my escape, my adventure, and my constant companions. If I could, I’d fill every inch of my home with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves (and trust me, I’m working on it). When I’m not buried in a book, you’ll find me hiking or camping in the mountains, where I believe the best kind of reading happens—under a canopy of pine trees with a slice of cake in hand.

I’m hopelessly addicted to romance novels, urban fantasy, and the paranormal—especially when they come with alpha heroes and fierce, kick-ass heroines. If it’s got magic, mystery, or a bit of mayhem, I’m there.

So, if you love books that sweep you off your feet, keep you up past midnight, and make you crave just one more chapter, we’ll get along just fine.