N.J. Lujan
N. J. Lujan was born in Washington, DC then raised in a small town of West Virginia prior to joining the military. She has traveled globally and lived in Europe before finally laying down roots in NC.
Her first experience with writing complex, thrilling stories was as a public affairs officer for her high school ROTC program. It was then she discovered her love for writing. Today she continues to use parts of her backdrop to vividly take you on a journey that is poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat.
When not writing her next novel, NJ splits her time between work, family, and four spirited pups.
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