Alicia Anthony is the award-winning author of the Blood Secrets series, known for emotionally charged psychological thrillers that delve into buried trauma, haunting truths, and the secrets we keep from ourselves. A two-time Golden Heart® finalist and Silver Quill Award winner, Alicia writes before dawn, then spends her days as a Literacy Specialist helping young readers discover the magic of story. She holds an MFA from Spalding University, a M.Ed. from Ashland University, and a BA from THE Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). She lives on a small Ohio farm with her family, two mischievous toy poodles, and a cast of barnyard friends.