Author of The Lizard Queen Series, Come Back for Me, and A Slight Touch, H.L. was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico but has spent most of his life in Southern California. Clearly, he really loves the desert. He has a BFA from University of New Mexico and a Master's degree in Playwriting from the University of California, Los Angeles. Currently, he lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with his husband, Ron Cogan.