Barbara Hartzler

Author Bio:

Barbara Hartzler is a 2015 debut author writing about angels, dystopian futures, and the occasional devotional. As a former barista and graphic designer, she loves all things sparkly and purple and is always jonesing for a good cup of joe. A born-and-raised Missouri native, she lives in Kansas City with her husband and zany dog, Herbie.

Her YA novel, The Nexis Secret, is inspired by her college experiences and peppered with anecdotes from her trip to New York City as a teen. A die-hard Gilmore Girls fan, she loves to share her thoughts on books, movies, music, and TV. So grab a cup of coffee and peruse her blog at www.barbarahartzler.com. Look for Barbara on the finest social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Goodreads, Google+, & YouTube.

As for piddly things like qualifications, Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Central Bible College with an emphasis on drama and media. She won an NRB/Focus on the Family essay scholarship and wrote and directed a successful one act play. She also semi-finaled in the young adult category of ACFW’s Genesis contest. Currently, she’s the vice-president of her local ACFW chapter.

The Nexis Secret: YA Paranormal (Volume 1)

“Full of intrigue, sass, and life or death choices, The Nexis Secret will keep young readers turning pages long past their bedtime.” –Stephanie Morrill, YA author of the Ellie Sweet series There’s a battle raging between light and darkness. Only one girl sees it all. Montrose Academy seems like…