Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of several young-adult books including Pretty in Punxsutawney, Adrenaline Crush, and Love and Vandalism. A graduate of St. John's University with a bachelor's in English and journalism, she has written for national magazines like Allure and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a toy expert. And yes, "toy expert" is an actual profession! She currently resides near New York City with her family and three fuzzy "dog toy experts."
