Allison Ivy writes under a pen name and edits for others in her spare time. She grew up reading a book a day and graduated from Penn State with a B.A. in English and a Creative Writing certificate. A Pittsburgh native, she currently lives in Pennsylvania and listens to far too many show tunes and DVD commentaries. Find her at: www.allisonivybooks.com

Showcasing at the festival: Inked in Blood and Memory and The Dragon and the Double-Edged Sword