Hi, I’m Avery, author of the Forgotten Tales series.

I’ve loved creating stories for as long as I can remember, but the spark for the Forgotten Tales series came during my senior year of high school. I told the idea to one of my best friends, Megan Henderson, and she encouraged me to write it down. What started as one story quickly grew into something much bigger…an entire series full of characters and places I couldn’t stop exploring!
When I’m not writing, you’ll probably find me at the piano, sewing something new, or surrounded by my little zoo at home (five dogs, two ferrets, a small school of fish, and my horse!). Many of the creatures in my stories and even some of their quirks are inspired by them.

Here’s something you might not expect: I actually hated reading as a kid. Being dyslexic, reading and writing were real struggles for me, and I often felt left out when others seemed to find joy in books so easily. Thankfully, my parents found a program that helped me not only learn to read but also fall in love with stories. It wasn’t easy, and I still face challenges today, but the journey has made me who I am. Writing this series has been both a personal triumph and a joy I can’t imagine my life without.

My hope is that my books will inspire kids (and adults!) who face struggles like mine to discover the magic of stories and maybe even create their own!