Andrea J. Buchanan is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book is the multimedia young adult novel Gift , published by Open Road Integrated Media. Her other work includes the internationally bestselling The Daring Book for Girls and seven other books. Before becoming a writer, Andi trained as a pianist, earning a bachelor of music degree in piano performance from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a master's degree from the San Francisco Conservatory. Her last recital was at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. She lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her at www.andibuchanan.com and www.openroadmedia.com.