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Before becoming a novelist, I was a Spanish–English immersion classroom teacher in San Jose, California. Other than being a writer, it was the best job I ever had, and my students will always hold a special place in my heart.

I’m fluent in Spanish and conversational in French and Italian — useful for ordering pastries on the occasional “research trip.” I’ve traveled throughout the UK, France, and Italy gathering the tiny details that make a story feel real, because I believe setting matters and a place can change a person.

One of my favorite parts about being an author is getting to live new lives through my characters — starting over, making bold decisions, and fixing fictional mistakes, all from my desk.

(P.S. You'll always find at least one dog in every book. My co-authors insist on it!)

My Pack: Rosebud, Ruby, and Sofie

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