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Gena Showalter
Gena Showalter is a bestselling author of over thirty books in paranormal and contemporary romances, as well as young adult novels. Her novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Seventeen Magazine, and have been translated all over the world. Source: Goodreads.com 
"Gena Showalter (born 1975 in Oklahoma) is an American author in the genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and young adult. Showalter sold her first book at the age of 27, and has published over 25 books." - Wikipedia