Hall, Ella A.: - Ella Hall is a BIPOC author from Portland, Oregon, known for her commitment to amplifying diverse voices in literature. Her debut novel, The Drifters, blends contemporary fantasy with themes of identity, resilience, and magic, following a strong female protagonist navigating a dangerous, hidden world. In addition to her novel, Ella has contributed to anthologies such as The Sparkle in the Grit and When You Were Fifteen, and she has self-published a memoir, Text Me Loving Your Enemy. With a passion for storytelling that reflects underrepresented experiences, Ella is currently working on the sequel to The Drifters and building a community through her YouTube vlog, where she shares her creative process. Based in Spokane, Washington, Ella continues to carve out space for Black voices in the literary world. For more about her work, visit her website: www.ella-hall.com.