Rachel Aaron is an American author of fantasy and science fiction. She has written several series of novels, including the Heartstrikers, the Legend of Eli Monpress, the DFZ, the Paradox Trilogy, and the Crystal Calamity. She also writes under the pen name Rachel Bach. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she developed a passion for reading and writing from a young age. Her parents encouraged her to explore different genres and styles of books, which influenced her diverse and imaginative storytelling. She graduated with a degree in English Literature in 2004. Her most popular series is the Heartstrikers, which she started in 2014. The series has five books and has won the Best Fantasy Audie Award in 2016 for the first book, Nice Dragons Finish Last. Between writing sessions, Rachel Aaron reads, watches too much anime, cooks a lot, and plays video games.
