Lori M. Lee is a successful author of young adult and fantasy fiction, with a particular interest in magic, family, and manipulation. She has an almost compulsive interest in unicorns, which is reflected in her writing and art. Lee was born in Laos, but her family was forced to flee to Thailand due to civil unrest. When she was three years old, they moved to the United States. Ever since she was in the third grade, Lee has had a strong desire to become an author. As a preteen, she wrote her first fantasy romance as a self-insert portal, which convinced her that she had the ability to write. Later, as a teenager, she pursued a degree in creative writing, believing it would help her in her writing career.
Lori M. Lee is currently married to a social worker who fancies himself a comedian. Together with their children and a Pitbull, they reside in Wisconsin. Lee is an avid reader, and she particularly enjoys young adult fiction. She has said that mentally, she has never grown beyond fifteen. Lee's writing career began in earnest with the publication of her first novel, "Gates of Thread and Stone," in 2014. In addition to being an author, Lee is also an artist who enjoys creating art that reflects her love of magic and unicorns. She is active on the internet and enjoys engaging with her fans and followers. Despite her love of unicorns, she admits that she probably spends too much time on the internet.