Lea has worn many professional hats besides that of author. This includes secondary school science teacher, professional pastry cook, and field biologist. She lives in the Upper Midwest, United States, with her human family, two dogs, and four snakes. When not spending time with family or writing, she is often hiking, dabbling in amateur nature macro photography, knitting, or baking sweet treats.
Like most authors, Lea is an avid reader. Her abiding love for historical romance began when her grandmother introduced her as a teenager to Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, and others. Battered Signet Regencies remain a prized find at book sales to this day!