Lily Sparks
Born in Norwalk Connecticut, started my career in Los Angeles. Hid out in the mountains for a while, now I'm setting down roots by the beach.
Telling stories is what I do to be happy and help make sense of the world.
I hope you have as much fun reading my books as I do writing them.
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