Leia Kay is a Southern Gothic and historical suspense author who writes dual-timeline novels blending history, mystery, and haunting Southern landscapes. Her Shadow of the South series unearths long-buried secrets of the American South through the women who refused to stay silent. When she isn't writing, she enjoys exploring forgotten graveyards, visiting haunted places, and knitting beside her two pups and her husband, who never minds one more detour to a haunted place. Visit LeiaKay.com for more information.