Lori Thomas is a writer who loves to explore the dark side. She writes science fiction and fantasy centered on complicated characters forced to make dangerous choices, often with a touch of romance. Her stories are fueled by a lifelong fascination with the past, power, and the decisions people make when there are no good options left.

A devoted history enthusiast and traveler, Lori loves exploring historic homes, battlefields, museums, and other places where the past still feels close enough to touch. She is especially interested in the personal stories behind major events and the complicated people who shaped them. When she is not putting fictional characters through emotional turmoil, Lori can usually be found wandering through historic sites, researching long-dead people, or planning her next trip. She lives in Pennsylvania, where she is often writing with a cat in her lap!