Elysia Whisler was raised in Texas, Italy, Alaska, Mississippi, Nebraska, Hawai'i, and Virginia, in true military fashion. Her nomadic life has made storytelling a compulsion from a young age. Her work as a massage therapist, with CAUSE-USA, and as a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and USAW Level 2 trainer, lends authenticity and heart to her stories.

Elysia is dedicated to portraying strong women, both in life and in her works. She lives in Virginia with her family, including her large brood of cat and dog rescues, who vastly outnumber the humans.