Growing up, you were just as likely to find Haley playing outside as you were to find her with her nose in a book. She particularly enjoys books focusing on worlds of magic and adventure.

Often joking that she’s part mermaid, Haley pursued a marine biology degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, graduating in 2017. She then proceeded to attend the University of Miami earing a Master of Professional Science in marine
conservation in 2019.

With an English father and an Italian-American mother, Haley had a colorful upbringing in Charlotte, North Carolina, which she has accentuated by traveling as much as she can. And, of course, she SCUBA dives whenever possible.

She says her biggest inspiration for writing is that she simply needs her characters to be quiet, so she can think. Currently, she divides her time between writing, scuba diving, her loving friends and family, and work.