Lana Harper is a New York Times bestselling author best known for her "Witches of Thistle’s Grove" series, which includes the acclaimed novels "Payback's a Witch" and the forthcoming "From Bad to Cursed." Her work blends paranormal romance with enchanting worldbuilding, earning her a dedicated readership. Under the name Lana Popovic, she has also authored young adult novels such as "Wicked Like a Wildfire," "Fierce Like a Firestorm," "Blood Countess," and "Poison Priestess," showcasing her versatility across genres.
Born in Serbia, Harper spent her early years in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria before immigrating to the United States. She holds degrees in psychology and literature from Yale University, a law degree from Boston University, and a master's in publishing and writing from Emerson College. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a literary agent and freelance writer. Her multicultural background and academic pursuits often influence the rich, atmospheric settings and complex characters in her novels. Harper currently resides in Chicago with her family.