Heather Levy is a born-and-bred Oklahoman and graduate of Oklahoma City University's Red Earth MFA program for creative writing. The New York Times called her Anthony-nominated debut Walking Through Needles "a spellbinding novel at the nexus of power, desire, and abuse that portends a bright future"; and the LA Times called it "a standout for its frank but sensitive exploration of trauma and desire." Publishers Weekly said her thriller Hurt for Me "delivers both heat and heart."

Her novels focus on kink-positive stories centered on complex women. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, two kids, and three murderous cats. Readers can follow her on X and IG @heatherllevy or on her website at www.heatherlevywriter.com.