Hillary Adrienne Stern is originally from New York City. As a child, she was a voracious and extremely fast reader. Her love of books was coupled with a love of writing, primarily fiction but also poetry.

Hillary wrote her first novel at the tender age of eight and her supportive parents encouraged her to submit it to a publisher. In response, she received a very kind note that, while a rejection, nevertheless, encouraged her to continue writing. And continue she did.

Hillary wrote all through college and law school and continued to write while raising a family and practicing as a lawyer. She took writing classes and participated in writing workshops and writers groups. Ultimately, she completed her first novel written as an adult as well as several short stories.

Hillary says that hearing a reader enjoys her writing is the best feeling in the world.