The author holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Andrews Presbyterian College and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Florida State University. Their professional background reflects a deep engagement with literature, including roles as an event coordinator at a major bookstore chain, a freelance writer, a composition instructor, and an editorial assistant at a New York City publishing house. They have also contributed to the literary community as manager of the independent children's bookstore Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia, and as Program Director of the AJC Decatur Book Festival.
Balancing creative pursuits with literary advocacy, the author has cultivated expertise in both writing and bookselling. Their career spans multiple facets of the publishing industry, from editorial work to event programming. Outside of writing, they enjoy cooking and paper crafts. The author resides in Clarkston, Georgia, with their husband, Scott.