Laura Bickle is a prominent American author, known for her work in science fiction, young adult, urban fantasy, horror, contemporary, paranormal, and romance novels. She has written several successful book series, including The Hallowed Ones series, the Anya Kalinczyk series, the Wildlands series, and the Dark Alchemy series. In addition to these, Bickle has also written a contemporary fantasy series under the pen name of Alayna Williams.
Bickle was born and raised in Ohio, where she developed an interest in creating her own stories due to her love of reading comic books. Her background in sociology, criminology, and library science has given her a unique perspective and added depth to her writing. Bickle's stories often feature monsters and supernatural elements, creating immersive worlds that captivate readers.
Growing up in rural Ohio, Laura Bickle was an avid reader of comic books, often reading them aloud to her favorite Wonder Woman doll. After completing her MA in Sociology - Criminology from Ohio State University and her MLIS in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she worked at a public library and with data systems in criminal justice. This background in sociology, criminology, and library science has provided Bickle with a unique perspective, which she incorporates into her writing. In addition to writing under her own name, Bickle also publishes contemporary fantasy novels under the pen name of Alayna Williams.