Carrie is a writer living in Portland, OR and New York City. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA in English Literature and a Minor in Dance. In 2020, after working as a professional dancer for over a decade, Carrie established her blog, homelessdancer.com, where she merges her love for writing with her life as a traveling dancer. "Great-Grandpa and the Magic Locket" is Carrie's first published Children's Book.