Karina Espinosa is a Colombian-American author who conjures up fierce heroines and fantastical realms faster than you can say “abracadabra.” Best known for her Mackenzie Grey universe, she’s also captivated readers with the Blood Weaver Trilogy and, most recently, her newest series, The Dragon’s Ballad. When she’s not crafting supernatural drama or stabbing hearts (fictionally, of course), Karina is a certified globetrotter—sampling street food, people-watching like it’s an Olympic sport, or sobbing over her latest Asian drama obsession.   A professor by day and writer by night (and let’s be honest, probably also at 3 a.m.), she teaches Composition I to unsuspecting college students who have no idea she kills off characters for fun. Fueled by coffee and chaotic storylines, Karina is living proof that you can turn your obsessions into a full-time gig.   Follow her on social media—but fair warning: it’s 90% coffee, chaos, and character tears.