Born in the Deep South, Hailey is a lifelong resident of Alabama. Her husband works for the local sheriff’s department and her daughter is counting down the days until she’s old enough to audition for American Idol. Her dachshund, Black Ilex, helps Hailey write by snoozing on his dog bed in her office.

Her desire to explore without leaving the comforts of home fueled her love of reading and writing. Whenever the itch for adventure strikes, Hailey can be found with her nose glued to her Kindle’s screen or squinting at her monitor as she writes her next happily-ever-after.

A Cast of Shadows is Here!

By Hailey Edwards On Feb 12 2013, 8:25 am

The strongest net is no match for destiny.

An Araneae Nation story.

Daraja has grown up watching her brothers journey down the river on the traditional Deinopidae rite of passage. Each returned with riches from their travels, and lovers with whom to share their lives.

Now she has reached the age where she would strike out on her own to seek her fortune—if she were male. Instead, she is expected to sit patiently, weave her nets and wait for the river to bring a husband to her. Read more…

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By Hailey Edwards On Jan 9 2013, 9:00 am

I love reluctant heroine/hero stories. There’s something about an ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances that appeals to me. If the character is grumbly about playing the part of the hero, I award bonus points. The thing is, there’s something heroic inside them. They just don’t know it yet. They are generally good people, the [...]

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By Hailey Edwards On Aug 18 2012, 1:00 am

I’m one of the odd ducks who loves to edit. Butterflies of happiness flutter in my tummy whenever fresh edits pop into my inbox. Um, let me clarify. I enjoy receiving them from other people. I’m just as moany and groany as everyone else when it comes to self-edits or revisions prior to submission. The [...]

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By Hailey Edwards On Mar 9 2012, 9:00 am

  Do you Pinterest? I’ve been a member for a couple of months now, and let me tell you—it’s addictive. It’s also a great tool for writers. It’s a virtual cork board where you can pin photos and videos, recipes and tutorials. It’s amazing what you’ll find once you start digging around the site. Here, [...]

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By Hailey Edwards On Feb 21 2012, 2:00 am

Okay, confession time. When my editor emailed me with an offer on this book, I got all teary-eyed and my husband gave me the I thought this was good news look. I'm too embarrassed to admit what I said in the acceptance email I sent my editor, but I was dancing around the office for [...]

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