Sarah Hauer was born and raised in outstate Minnesota, the setting for many of her stories. A graduate of Buffalo Lake - Hector High School and Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, emphasis Archaeology, Sarah uses her small town upbringing and studies of human societies to create stories about evolving interpersonal connections. She uses her books to promote understanding for survivors of sexual assault, and, as a proud Lupus warrior, she is an advocate for those with chronic illnesses. She currently lives in Southern California near her family.