LeeAnn Werner

My siblings hold the strongest family bonds. In my books, “The Illusion of a Girl” and “The Illusion of a Boy,” I portray the enduring bond between a sister and brother.

From a turbulent upbringing to writing “The Illusion of a Girl,” my therapy journey unveiled layers of healing, akin to peeling an onion.

One of the fun things I like about writing is adding music to my characters’ lives. The songs help set the scene and the mood.

My book The Illusion of a Girl is fueled by my own soul crushing, tension-filled childhood. I share my thoughts, feelings, and conscious decision to not be like my parents with the hope it will help someone who is going through or has gone through something similar.