Hayley Dennings grew up in the Bay Area, where she spent most of her time writing and reading in between being a three-sport athlete. Her love of words and championing queer Black voices led her to getting a BA in English and French from Loyola Marymount University with a concentration in diversity and inclusion. When she isn't writing or reading, she's working her tech day job, managing her YouTube channel, spending time with her dogs, painting, or baking.