Rachel Aukes

Rachel Aukes is a bestselling author who has written over thirty books and many short stories. She was raised on a farm in Iowa and was known for having the town's largest comic book collection. Her love for tales of heroes overcoming impossible odds is reflected in her writing, which spans various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, and more.\n \nAukes' work has been well-received by critics and readers alike. Her novel "100 Days in Deadland" made Suspense Magazine's Best of the Year list, and her books have been listed as a "recommended read" by USA Today. She was also one of the first Wattpad Stars, with her stories having over eight million reads. Aukes' writing has been praised as "The best science fiction I've read in a long while" by SF Reader.\n \nIn addition to her writing, Aukes is also an avid aviator. She can often be found flying old airplanes with her husband and an incredibly spoiled fifty-pound lap dog over the Midwest countryside. Aukes currently lives near Ames, Iowa with her husband. Readers can learn more about her and her work on her website, RachelAukes.com.