Monica McKayhan started writing when she was twelve years old, always dreaming of becoming a published author. Finally her dream came true when her fi rst novel, As Real As It Gets, was published in January 2005. Since then Monica has written several adult and young adult novels.

She attended public schools in Kansas City, Kansas, where she played basketball, was a member of the pep squad and was on the debate team. She was vice president of the French club and was also one of four speakers at her high school graduation.

Monica now lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her family. She enjoys writing, reading, hanging out at Starbucks, shopping and being with family.