**I was born and raised in Texas, but am currently living in Ohio. I've been writing since fifth grade with preferences toward fantasy, science fiction, and general fiction. My ultimate goal is to become published and share my stories with everyone. I have a dog named Pumpkin, a mixed breed that I adopted when she was two (now she's almost 14). Some of my other favorite hobbies are knitting, videogames, and crafting. 

If you'd like to see what books I'm reading, the weird weekly updates I give for Pumpkin as well as myself, and other random posts, you can follow my personal Instagram account:
@ajaalderetetheauthor

Lastly, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to message me at any time. I love hearing from readers and am always ready to answer fun questions.

See you in the pages, readers!