Though originally from New Jersey, E.M. Ragland currently resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. She loves books of every genre, particularly young adult fiction, independent films, the company of good friends, and a good meal, preferably prepared by someone other than herself, above all other pleasures. She hopes to some day own a sailboat so she can travel the seas in search of adventures she can put into print. She is sad to admit she has no quirky talents other than the ability to rap on command and her peculiar enjoyment of waiting in long lines for special events by herself.