Hi, I’m Aurora Lillard, an author who rewrote her bio recently because she realized her first one was too stiff and cringy. Like, do I love reading “a book centering a passionate romance at its core that rivals the Florida sun’s intensity?” Absolutely, yes, but you see what I meant when I said ‘cringy.’ So here is an update. I’m an author who prioritized diversity because I’m bi-racial, I grew up in a culturally diverse community, and because it just makes sense to me to be inclusive. I enjoy stories infused with fantasy, adventure, and magic, and it’s a huge plus when traditional ‘good vs evil’ tropes get turned upside down. Yes, I’m the woman who falls for the villain or magical creature. I’ve embarrassed my family a time too many talking about vampires, have gotten strange looks when I tell people I like blood-red nail polish because it makes me feel like I ripped out someone’s beating heart à la vampire queen Aaliyah, and some people don’t get my dark vibes. But you probably will. Because you’re here, reading my books. So we can be a little bit spooky, deliciously feminine, mystical, and eclectic together.
I enjoy paranormal/shifter stories. This holiday story had such a mixture of what would be the norm turned on its head. A polar bear shifter who is black. I love it. Keep writing!