A J LaineBorn and raised in South Carolina, A. J. Laine has been telling and writing stories since she learned how to draw. Her first publication at age 17 inspired her to pursue a writing career and to entertain audiences with fantastical worlds and engagingcharacters. She currently holds a degree in spaceflight operations and works as a space research scientist. Her goal is to travel the world to learn about different cultures and languages in order to develop and create powerful storylines. However, when she's not writing or working, she can be found watching science fiction movies with her pets.