Lori Ann Nelson

spent much of her childhood under the Southern Texas sun; chasing bugs with dirt-covered hands, accompanying her parents on day trips to remote places, and playing superheroes with the kids at church. When she wasn't outside looking for critters in her family's conservation garden or searching for fossils, her attention was on devouring every book that came into her hands. She was often guilty of staying up too late with a flashlight to finish 'just one more chapter.'

A cross-country move to the Mid-Atlantic grew her adventures into exploring the mountains in several states, horseback riding with friends, the occasional zipline, and repeatedly running into various types of severe weather. Each book and state she visited fueled her desire to write stories for those also holding adventurous spirits and searching for belonging.

Now back in her favorite place; Lori Ann spends her time exploring the Texas outdoors with her camera (Fun fact: All the pictures on this website were taken by her except for the author pictures!). She also volunteers with an online ministry for fellow chronic illness warriors, still travels, and pursues her many hobbies. She can still be found with one of the many books on her to-be-read list (which grows faster than it shrinks) and planning her next adventure - all with a good cup of tea in hand. Her Malinois mix pup (Miss V) usually insists on accompanying her for each of these.

Today, she is a science fiction author published in a handful of anthologies and websites (such as Unmasked, Diverged in a Wood, Illuminate the Dark, and Havok), has received an Honorary Mention from the Writers of the Future competition, and earned her first editing certification through ACES (American Copy Editors Society). She also serves as the Editor-in-Chief at Skillful Pen Press.

Each of her stories strives to encourage readers with daring escapes, redemption, themes about family, and healing from the past. She enjoys connecting with readers and other writers on social media and through her newsletter.