Leanna grew up in rural Ohio and began her first novel at age 11. While she’d never claim that manuscript was any good, she will admit that it was her first true love and set her working on novels ever since.

Choosing to pursue a degree in theatre performance, Leanna continued working on stories in the midst of arduous rehearsal and performance schedules. Hopping around the country performing in the theatre circuit, her first publications came in the form of short plays and essays for Dramatics Magazine. Her short plays won awards and garnered productions. This gave her the confidence to begin thinking about publishing her novels.

Leanna is a proud member of the actors’ union Actors Equity and a certified Actor-Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. She is represented by New York literary agent Nicholas Roman Lewis.

A selection of her favourite things include: stained glass windows, social justice, Central Park, the Muppets, vegetarian restaurants, ghost stories, classy sword-fights, a finely tailored corset and ridiculously cute furry animals.

Leanna now lives in New York City. Visit Leanne at http://www.leannareneehieber.com