Leoni has been writing stories for as long as she can remember—give her a pen and a piece of paper, and she’ll disappear into her own little world. Writing has always been her escape from reality (and sometimes, she admits, she’s in no rush to come back). Her debut novel, Pull, Kick, Breathe, Fall, blends the worlds of sports and academia with a good dose of banter, tension, and two people far too stubborn to beg the other to stay. When she’s not writing, she’s probably buried in class notes, overanalyzing fictional relationships, or sipping on coffee strong enough to qualify as a personality trait. You can usually find her sharing bookish chaos, writing updates, and behind-the-scenes moments on TikTok @leoniwrites and Instagram @leoni.writes