Kalleigh Royn  is the author of Roots & Rubble, her debut novel. She lives in a mountain town, where she balances her work as a middle school principal with her passion for writing. Drawing from her life experiences, she weaves themes of resilience, leadership, and survival into her stories. When she’s not writing or working, she can be found hiking, running, biking, or spending time with her partner and their adventurous corgi.