Melissa E. Day is a debut novelist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up an avid reader of young adult fiction and dreamt of, one day, writing her own YA series. Now, as a middle school English teacher, she is passionate about creating stories that help young readers, like her students, feel empowered and form their own opinions about the world. She is married to her best friend and a mom to two little mischief makers. Melissa is pursuing her graduate degree from Louisiana State University - Shreveport.