Candace was born on the luckiest day of the year and loves Count Chocula and mallowcreme pumpkins. She experienced a unique upbringing running naked in hay fields and teaching cows to skateboard. Candace studied at the University of Utah in Creative Writing and Theatre. As a writer she looks at herself as a playwright, allowing her characters to speak for themselves. She isn't afraid to "Geek Out" at books and movies based on her favorites. Candace strives to live without regret and hopes to inspire others to find their passion.Candace lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband, two daughters, and tailless cat.Candace J. Thomas's first book with Xchyler Publishing is Vivatera. Vivatera recently won the Diamond Award for Novel of the Year 2013 by the League of Utah Writers.