Cyndi BrecCyndi Brec writes her heroine into dangerous webs of deception while she sips French vanilla ice coffee. She crafts compelling YA fantasy packed with slow-burn romance, deadly secrets, and a female protagonist who refuse to back down. Her debut novel, The Therans: Secrets Beneath Scars, is a fight-for-survival tale set in a mysterious Ohio town where history, myth, and danger collide.A three-time Readers' Favorite five-star recipient, Cyndi has earned praise from Teen Magazine and endorsements from bestselling author Jonas Saul, NBC Radio Host Alan Warren, and YA fantasy writer Suzy Vadori, and some other fantastic authors. When she's not writing, she's co-hosting the P English Literature podcast.From exploring historical ruins to co-owning a 200-year-old watermill, Cyndi's real-world adventures-along with her background in recreational therapy-fuel her worldbuilding with depth, authenticity, and suspense. She's passionate about uncovering legends, twisting truths, and creating character-driven stories that leave readers breathless.When she's not writing, she's co-hosting the P English Literature podcast, interviewing fellow authors, or helping writers manage their minutes through her Time Management for Authors talks. She also curates Legends, Myths & Lies, a blog that discusses fantasy, history, and the strange-but-true.Find her across social media or on her website, where fiction meets the forgotten. Read More Read Less