Julie Cross is the internationally bestselling author of the Tempest series. She is also the author of"Letters to Nowhere "and "Whatever Life Throws at You", and she is the coauthor of"Halfway Perfect". Julie isa former gymnast/swimmer/soccer player/dancer andshe peaked during her teen years which is whyshe writes teen love stories, many of which feature sports. Julie lives in Champaign, Illinois, with her husband and three children. Visit her online at JulieCrossBooks.com.