Hi, I’m Lara!
Just your average millennial with a book obsession. I grew up in the magical era of midnight Harry Potter releases, long lines for the newest iPhone, and getting totally swept away by series like Twilight, Lord of the Rings, and eventually, Fifty Shades of Grey (don’t judge, we were all there).
In college, I took a little detour from fantasy and dove headfirst into Janet Evanovich’s world (if you know, you know). But everything changed right before COVID, when I was traveling full-time in my converted Sprinter van. That’s when I stumbled across The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, and just like that, my love for fantasy was reignited, stronger than ever.
Fast forward to 2024: BookTok found me, ACOTAR entered my life, and the rest is history. Like so many others, that series was my gateway. I’ve been devouring books ever since, my TBR list is out of control, and my checking account is definitely feeling the heat (worth it!).
A few non-bookish things about me:
I’ve been a registered dietitian since 2011, a personal trainer, and a five-time cookbook author. I’m also a food photographer and a media contributor featured in outlets like Fox News, Forbes Health, and Eat This, Not That. I’ve also traveled the country full time with my dogs in both a sprinter van and an RV!