Rayna York grew up with hippie parents who liked to adventure. Where change was the norm, books were her constant—a way to escape. As an adult, many careers came and went, but writing has always been her passion. Her contemporary, coming-of-age love stories are often inspired by dreams, which she captures in her notebook with barely an eye open. When she’s not hidden away in her writing shack, Rayna enjoys playing pickleball, losing herself in a good book, or watching a movie.

Author Note

I’ve always been an avid reader, losing myself in books for hours on end. During a challenging time in 2008, I found solace in writing, seeking control and escapism through the creative process. This led to a dream-inspired novel, a reflection of my awkward teenage years in the '80s shaped by my unconventional upbringing. Six years later, I thought I’d written the next New York Times bestseller. In truth, it’s happily saved on my computer and will likely never see the light of day, but that’s okay because it helped me define my writing style. Since then, I’ve written and published four stand-alone novels, each delving into the challenges young adults face in a less-than-perfect world. I aim for my readers to finish my books feeling uplifted, with the understanding that no matter how dark life may seem, there's always a bright side—a chance for more than the hand we’ve been dealt.