Holly Cupala is an award-winning author, teacher, and speaker. Her young adult novels, Tell Me a Secret and Don’t Breathe a Word, are known for their engaging, emotional prose and have appeared on many top teen book lists.

Holly has worked with the Western Washington chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, been a readergirlz diva, served on the board of the University of Washington Writing Program, and teaches writing to teens and adults. She shares her secrets on writing at EpicWrite Full-Bodied Writing Retreats.

Ten percent of Holly’s book proceeds go to Help Sexually Exploited Girls.