More about me:

My love of stories started young. Books were my constant companions through a childhood that bounced me from school to school, and I spent more time with my nose in a book or hunched over a drawing than playing with the ever-changing cast of children.

After initially refusing to commit to a major in college, I eventually graduated with two: English Literature and Studio Art. Along the way I read a forest of books and picked up lots of random skills like conversational Japanese and how to make chain mail (as in armor, not letters no one wants). I also got a job at the campus library—an occupation that has persisted though the locations have changed.

While I love to travel, I’m always happy to come back home to Colorado where I live in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with my wonderful partner, precocious offspring, and playful pets. My favorite season is autumn, when the leaves are a riot of color and I can finally wear my collection of fuzzy socks. I have a weakness for sweets and pizza.

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Author Bio (for promotional materials):

L.R. Braden is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author of dark-yet-hopeful fantasy stories about misfits and magic. Her published works include the Magicsmith series, the Rifter series, and several works of shorter fiction. A bit of a recluse, she resides mostly in her imagination, making occasional forays into the real world to interact with her family and enjoy the scenery. Her favorite pastimes include games of all kinds, karaoke dance parties, and getting lost on purpose.