Shana Gorian is the author of thirty-two middle grade and picture books. Originally a graphic designer by trade, Shana Gorian worked in front end web design before leaving the work force to raise her children. After the youngest began elementary school, Gorian put her B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh back to work and began writing stories for children. She independently published her first novel in 2014 and has continued adding novels, picture books, audiobooks, nonfiction riddle books, and more to her catalog of work ever since. She lives in southern California with her family and their Labrador retriever.