Aly DerayAly DeRay grew up in a small Midwest town in Iowa. She first fell in love with the written word in elementary school, reading as many books as she could get her hands on. Later, in junior high and high school, English and writing became her favorite lasses.After graduation from high school, Aly would find herself imagining stories of romance which led to experimenting with the idea of writing a novel of her own. Many stories came to life, but as real-life happened; marriage and children, the stories were put on hold and the dreams of becoming a romance novelist, were tucked away for safekeeping.In 2016, Aly met the woman who would change her life. Ondi Laure, a friend, began a publishing company and when Ondi discovered Aly's hidden dreams, she stepped up and made it happen.Today, Aly lives in a small community near the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming, with her beloved dog of 14 years. She is currently finishing her second novel and preparing herself to finish the other seven that have been lying dormant, awaiting the day that Aly would bring them back to life again. That time is now. Read More Read Less