Kristyna began her writing endeavors in middle school with fan fiction of popular series Harry Potter and The Dragonriders of Pern. By high school, she began writing her own storylines. A decade later, she holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and a M.F.A. in Fiction from Eastern Washington University. She currently resides in Spokane, WA, with her husband, daughter, and two cats.