Laurie Faria Stolarz

Laurie Faria Stolarz is an American author of young adult fiction novels, best known for her "Blue is for Nightmares" series. Her works, which feature teenage protagonists, blend elements of mystery and romance. Stolarz grew up in Salem, Massachusetts, and the city's history of witch trials has influenced the magical and witchcraft/Wiccan elements in her books. She attended Merrimack College and later received an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College. Her debut novel, "Blue is for Nightmares," was published in 2003, and she has since written several other series, including the "Touch" series and the "Dark House" series, as well as standalone novels. Her books have sold over two million copies worldwide, have been translated into numerous languages, and have been optioned for television.