About

Allison fell in love with writing in elementary school when her teacher introduced her to a spiral book-binding machine. From that day in first grade, she dreamed of publishing her stories for more than just her parents and little sister to read. But it took some time…

For decades, hundreds of story ideas scrolled through her mind, hoping someday she’d get the chance to turn them into books. And after a career diagnosing congenital heart disease in children, she decided to give it a real try. Now, she writes stories for children, and she feels overwhelmingly proud and lucky to do so!

Allison hopes her stories bring humor and hope to—sometimes—sensitive subjects. She also hopes they entertain and provide a whimsical romp for the imagination. And most of all, she hopes they come across as authentic and genuine, allowing the young—and young at heart—to feel seen, understood, and to know they’re not alone.

Favorites:

Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Color: Wild Blue Yonder (Crayola crayon color)
Second Favorite Color: Forest Green (Crayola crayon color)
Favorite Book: The Princess Bride
Second Favorite Book: The Incredible Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Third Favorite Book: The Mysterious Benedict Society
More Favorite Books: The Alchemist, Flora and Ulysses, Pillars of the Earth, All the Light We Cannot See, We Were Liars, The Kite Runner, The Giving Tree…
Favorite Movie: The Goonies
Second Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Third Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Sports Team: Seattle Mariners
Favorite Subject in School: Biology
Second Favorite Subject in School: Art
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales
Favorite Number: 2
Favorite Letter: A
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla