Rachael Brownell was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University where she studied Advertising and Public Relations. In 2005, Rachael met the love of her life, Jeremy. Then, in 2007, they welcomed their only child, Nicklas. When she's not working, building Lego's or writing her next book, Rachael enjoys scrapbooking, photography and is an avid reader.