Sevan Minaskanian is an author of YA romance novels who deeply loves life and people. Be authentic, live with an open heart, and follow your dreams at any age is her motto and also a powerful message in her books.A proud Armenian-American, Sevan got her gift of writing from her father, whom she deeply admired for his wisdom and knowledge of information that went beyond computers. Her mother, with her quick and creative solutions whenever life threw in a challenge, taught her how to keep her cool by turning difficult situations into life stories. In her books and in her own life, love is the driving force. Sevan believes that love is all around us and, if we open our eyes and hearts, it will reward us. Family and God are a very important part of Sevan's life. Other than writing, she is passionate about movies, interior design, and planning parties. She also collects Faberge Eggs and anything related to Elvis Presley. Sevan lives in California with her husband and two children.