McKell Hadlock was born in Brigham City, Utah. McKell graduated Layton High School, in Layton, Utah in 2008. McKell is currently attending Salt Lake Community College while working on her English Associate of Arts Degree. This is McKell's first book, however she claims that it is not her last. She is also an aspiring poet, and plans on publishing her poetry in the future. McKell lives in Layton, Utah with her husband, Jack.