Laynie Bynum is an author from Birmingham, Alabama who writes everything from Contemporary Romance to Urban Fantasy. She is inspired by the works of her favorite authors including Sarah Dessen, John Green, Cassandra Clare, and Neil Gaiman.

When she isn't crafting characters who reflect her never-ending wanderlust and love of music, she is the one of the co-founders of Sword and Silk Books, a publishing company focused on producing engaging books that empower readers.

In her personal life, she spends her time searching for her next adventure with her kids and beagle named Bagel.