Bree Barton is a writer based in Los Angeles, who has a passion for storytelling and dance. She has established a strong online presence, with an Instagram and YouTube channel under the name Speak Breely, where she shares humorous videos of her melancholy doggy. Barton has a background in ghostwriting and also works as a dance teacher for teen girls.
Barton's writing journey began when she was just a child of ten, and she was inspired to continue writing after receiving encouragement from editors. She has a particular fondness for stories, which she describes as offering a special kind of balm. Her dedication to writing has paid off, as she is now the author of several young adult novels that have been published in seven countries and four languages. In addition to her writing, Barton also enjoys teaching dance and connecting with readers of all ages.
Barton is perhaps best known for her Heart of Thorns trilogy, and when she's not working on her books, she can often be found teaching Rock 'n' Write, a free dance-and-writing class she created for teen girls. She has a strong online presence, and can be found on Instagram @SpeakBreely or on YouTube @BreeBarton. Through her social media channels, she shares fan art, giveaways, and "real talk" about mental health. Despite the success of her books, Barton remains humble, with three of the four languages her books have been translated into being languages she cannot speak.