Meet the authors

Shay Lynn Dinning and L.A. Stands bring a love of fantasy, horses, and adventure to the world of Amethysia.

Shay Lynn Dinning

Amethysia the Gem is Shay Lynn’s first novel. Originally from Chicago, she now lives outside Nashville, Tennessee. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up by the fire with a warm cup of tea or outside exploring nature as a lifelong adventure seeker with boundless curiosity. She enjoys spending time with her students as a veteran teacher.

L.A. Stands

A lifelong horse trainer, L.A. Stands enjoys writing fantasy and cooking authentic recipes from Mexican culture. Her publications include one poem and one short story published in Hoofbeats Magazine.