About the author

I write under the name Penelope Knayme and live on the east coast of North Carolina, where I spend my days as a tax accountant and my nights chasing stories. I’m a lifelong dreamer who has dabbled in countless hobbies (usually with mediocre results), but writing is where I’ve truly found my home. I’m neurodivergent and tend to move at an obnoxiously fast pace, a trait I’ve learned to embrace as my greatest superpower.

I had always wanted to write, but found myself saying, ”Someday”. In late 2025, I finally turned “someday” into “today” with the publication of my debut novel, The Last Petal, a dark paranormal romance that explores themes of justice and temptation. 

Since then, I’ve taken invaluable reader feedback and poured it into my next projects. The results of which have blown me away! My passion is quickly turning into my second career.

In March 2026, Of Dragons and Lies flew to the shelves (and promptly flew right off!). It’s the first book in a planned fantasy series, geared toward the NA and YA readers. This series has allowed me to tap into a deeper and more expansive well of creativity.

Overall, I write across a few genres, but they all include elements of romance and themes of unapologetic growth. I enjoy writing about badass, imperfect FMCs who stop apologizing for existing and start taking control of their own narratives.

At home, I cherish my exceptionally ordinary life with my husband, two children, and our dog. I may write characters who live extraordinary lives on the page, but I’m endlessly grateful for the quiet magic of my own.