Crysta was born and raised near Austin, Texas, and is currently finishing her master’s degree in social work. 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 (1 dog, 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.