Hello...

Emilie Haney is a self-employed freelance writer, photographer, graphic designer, and part-time youth director living in Northern California with her new husband. She’s a member of ACFW, writes Young Adult fiction as Emilie Hendryx, and spends more time on Instagram than she probably should. With a degree in music and youth ministry, she has heart for youth and a love of genuine social media connections. She has built a thriving community around her Instagram platform and brand CreateExploreRead, with a focus on bookish merchandise sold on Etsy and Society6.

• I grew up in a super small town
• I love reading and have been known to finish a book in a day when I have the time
• I have lived in Dayton, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Southern California
• I enjoy being active outdoors
• Pandas are my favorite animal
• I love love love the color green
• I say YES to black licorice
• I say HECK NO to mayo
• If I were a fruit I'd probably be a Honey Crisp Apple
• Some favorite TV shows are: Star Trek The Next Generation (yes I'm a Trekkie), Criminal Minds, Psych, Bones, NICS, Murder She Wrote, and MacGyver (yep, I like the old school ones!)
• Some favorite movies are: The Mummy (1999), Ever After, Passengers, Captain America (and most Marvel movies haha)

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