Lexi Smith McNicholas has loved writing ever since elementary school, when she filled four journals with Star Wars fan fiction. Now, she crafts adventurous, spooky stories inspired by history. Her work is influenced by the beautiful chaos of nature, as well as her bisexual identity. She has a passion for writing stories about queer girls who become their own heroes. She loves cryptids (especially sapphic ones), being outside (especially in the desert), playing Dungeons & Dragons (especially light clerics), and eating snacks (especially cheese). She lives in Southern California with her husband and her dog. Both of them sweetly tolerate her talking endlessly about books.