Elise Forier Edie is an author of paranormal romance and YA novels, as well as several stories and popular plays with magical and speculative elements. Elise is a member of the Horror Writers of America (HWA), the Romance Writers of America, Los Angeles (RWA) and the Authors Guild. She has taught writing and arts classes at Central Washington University, Northland Pioneer College, Fountain Valley School and the Arizona Commission on the Arts.In addition to working as an author and script writer, Elise is also a professional actress. This year, she launched her first original one-woman show, "The Pink Unicorn," which was selected to be at the United Solo Theatre Festival, and played in New York City, on Theatre Row.Elise is married to actor Keith Edie and lives in southern California with their two dogs, Krypto and Jubilee. When she is not writing, she likes to make quilts and soup, but rarely at the same time.