Kristi HongBorn to immigrants from Taiwan, Kristi Hong grew up in Michigan, and while she's lived in many different places, she's a Midwestern girl at heart. After a career on Wall Street, Kristi fulfilled her middle school dreams by becoming a published author with a goal of writing books featuring diverse characters, particularly Asian-Americans. Kristi worked at an ice cream store and a florist as a teenager and has loved all things dessert- and floral-related ever since. When not writing, Kristi can be found reading a book, taking a long afternoon nap, or munching on a pan-fried dumpling. Read More Read Less