Lauren Thoman writes speculative fiction featuring diverse ensemble casts for teens and adults, including Mindy's Book Studio pick I'll Stop the World and the postapocalyptic YA series Dread Chaser. Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Lauren now lives outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children in a chaotic household that includes a fluctuating number of dogs, cats, birds, and a somewhat alarming quantity of fish. When she's not writing, she's probably on the hunt for tacos or coffee, poking around her flower beds, or buried under a pile of dogs. For more information, visit www.laurenthomanwrites.com.