There are a lot of things Jules Kelley is a fan of: Surprises. Tall boots. A sublime plate of nachos. A well-heeled turn of phrase. Genuine connections between people and the kind of love that blooms where you least expect it. She’s never been afraid of questions, and “What if?” is her favorite one to explore.

She got a degree in psychology because she loves figuring out what makes people tick, and she can probably tell you the Meyers-Briggs type and zodiac sun sign for any character she has ever written. The details and settings may vary, but she always loves weird characters most of all—misfits, monsters, and messy humans just trying their best—and writes to share them with the world so that you can love them too.