Crysta was born and raised near Austin, Texas. She has her master’s degree in social work, and is passionate about mental health advocacy. She hopes to make a difference by working with children and helping to break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

When not writing, she can be found spending time with her pets
(2 dogs, 3 cats, and a horse!), or trying out new makeup looks – especially anything with red lipstick! She also enjoys playing video games and watching movies or true crime documentaries.