A.P. Coiteux, giving nods to every English teacher she’s ever had, set out to fulfill the authorial directive of Write What You Know. It wasn’t the pile of useless lit and art history degrees she has or the professional trajectories of journalist, concert pianist, and pro athlete that made their way into her writing, though. It was her brilliant children – two hilarious superhumans obsessed with all things mythical and scientific – and her own experiences coping with and recovering from trauma, grief, and anxiety that formed the outline of Eve Archer’s zany world. A Pacific Northwest native, Coiteux played soccer competively her entire life, including at the college and semi-pro levels. She now coaches high school soccer and is an ardent supporter of all things USWNT. Additionally, Coiteux tends to her hobby farm, is continuously rereading everything Stephen Hawking has ever written (with crossed fingers that this will be the time it makes sense), and is a consummate advocate for youth mental health. Learn more at apcoiteux.com.Read more about this authorRead less about this author