Nadya (pen name: N.E. Valla) is a fantasy writer who works as an ICU RN by day and writes by night.

Born in Florida, Nadya was raised in a bilingual household with her first language being Swedish. Her Scandinavian roots heavily influenced her first fantasy series, Heirs of Fate, as Norse mythology and Viking history has always fascinated her. She moved to Pittsburgh, PA when she was 19 and now lives with her partner Nick and two cats, Nibbler and Captain Hook.

When she isn't working or writing, Nadya can be found curled up with a book, exploring new spots in her city, traveling to Finland to spend time with her family and other new places (when she can), and spending time at home baking, cooking, or competing for her house champion title in Mariokart.

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