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Allie Ray

 


WHO I AM

 I am an author, educator and part-time librarian from the small, rural town of Osceola, Nebraska. I earned my BA in English with minors in creative writing and theater arts from Concordia University--Seward, Nebraska. From there I moved several places, held several jobs, and had several daughters. Now my girls and I live in my hometown again, where I moonlight as the assistant librarian. I am also featured on Nebraska Authors.


WHAT I WRITE

My writing tends literary, with a strong focus on characters and dialogue. I like writing in historical settings, especially the early 20th century. In general, I like writing flawed love stories and complicated families; specifically, I like writing about life in a small town, crime capers and mysteries, fast-talkers, and strong-willed women. I like mixing genres and writing situations and characters that challenge me to find hope, light, and beauty in a grim world.


WHAT INSPIRES ME

I am perennially fascinated by history. I'm especially interested in the ways people in other times handled things we tend to think of as "modern" problems. I love the way language and slang have evolved, and discovering old phrases. I am very fond of Southern accents.  

I'm also inspired by my surroundings. From the pitch darkness of a farmhouse night, to the downtown bustle of a city, to the turquoise glitter of the ocean, every unique place I've lived touches my books and characters and settings. 

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