Chessela Helm is a Dare in Words author, writing clever, character-driven contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and chick lit stories for passionate souls who dare to envision better worlds. Currently living in Dallas, Texas, after being a resident of Los Angeles, New York City, Stoke-on-Trent, London, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, she makes her home with four feline masterminds and one awesome mother. With their help she is able to juggle life as a writer, high school debate judge, and grad student working toward her Master’s in Marketing. She spends her spare time reading, planning new books, and drooling over pretty people who end up as dreamcasting or cover models.