I’m author Lauren Lynne. The good side of growing up is that you can write whatever you want. The down side... Now I can’t read it without my glasses! I wanted to stay close to my roots in education so I chose to write for the age group I love to teach. I sat down with my teenage boys and began brainstorming, based on some of our favorite characters from literature, film and television. Since I’m drawn to all things action-adventure, this particular genre was a natural fit. You won’t find me bungee jumping, cliff diving or doing parkour because well... I’m a klutz… so I write it. I created a character who is much braver, tougher, more graceful and athletic than I am. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, with its vivid and varied panoramas. When I’m not writing, I can be found spending time with my family, working with students, reading, gardening or hiking around Mt. Hood, the Columbia River Gorge or the Oregon Coast with my camera. I am also a graduate of both Oregon State and Portland State universities with degrees in education. Writing is my passion and I want to share my love of it and reading with you.