Brooke Clonts has a degree in exercise science she's never used, is a self-taught software engineer, left her job as an engineering manager for Adobe to run her own business, and is a wife and mom. She writes sweet fantasy with relatable characters and loves to throw in neurodiversity where she can.

You'll find Brooke terrifying her husband at the edge of cliffs, jumping on trampolines, wake surfing, collecting ridiculous amounts of Halloween decor, pretending to be a good dancer, and just being awkward and nerdy in all the best ways.

Her books are inspired by places she's lived or trips she's been on. From Peru to Safford, Arizona! And by her own life experiences. Her goal is to help teens who worry they're not good enough realize their potential.

EMPIRE OF GLASS AND STONE SYNOPSIS

Eighteen-year-old Yakua Roca worries more about her marriage prospects than the emperor who flattens kingdoms on his march toward the border. But when stone giants attack her village, Yakua's ambitious plan to marry a priest turns against her and she finds herself a peace offering to a man with a reputation for cruelty.

For fans of "The Hunger Games" and "The Red Queen."

THE CURSE OF THE MEKORI SYNOPSIS

Bryanna Delacey struggles with her grades. When she’s invited to participate in a special education program in England, she seizes the opportunity, but after she arrives, the body of a student with sacrificial markings turns up dead in a canal. Panic ripples through the student body. When the next victim turns out to be someone she knows, Bryanna decides to protect her friends at all costs, especially Hadrian, the cute boy with the gorgeous eyes. As she faces off against dark forces, she uncovers secrets from her past, discovers the truth about a 400-year-old rumor and learns the consequences of unmasking evil.

For fans of "Hocus Pocus," "The Raven Boys," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Elementals Academy."

BROOKE'S FAVORITE TOPICS

All things books (especially my own)
Anxiety and ADHD
Software Engineering, including being a woman in the industry
Women supporting women/friendships
Toxic relationships
Badly written romances

QUESTIONS TO ASK

What ADHD characteristics have you used for your neurodiverse characters?
How did you discover your passion for writing?
What are a few of your favorite books?
What's the worst book you've ever read?
How have you written your experiences as a professional engineer into your work?
What inspired you to write the relationships your main characters have with other female characters?
What's your approach to writing villains?
What, to you, makes a romance authentic and impactful? And how can this relate to real-life relationships?