Monet Layton was born in Connecticut and grew up in Southwest Florida. After receiving her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, she worked as a Kindergarten and First grade teacher. She lives in Naples, Florida with her talented husband Tommy (who she knows is the better author in the family); their two incredible daughters, Havana and Eire; and their T.V.- watching wonder dog Kessel. Monet now spends much of her day driving her girls to school and swim practice, and talking on the phone with her sister Sterling. Monet loves the beach, Cuban food (especially ropa vieja), photography, party planning, teaching, traditions, being in the water, and above all else, her family.
