David “Lep” Morey is the author of the Prime Academy series — sci-fi/fantasy YA novels following queer teens navigating the halls (and hallways-that-occasionally-explode) of a superhero high school. His books blend coming-of-age stories with found-family friendships, first crushes, and the very real stakes of figuring out who you are — powers or no powers.

Beyond the page, David has spent years immersed in theater and drama, both acting and directing, and has a longtime love of singing through choir and musical theater. He is gay and brings that lived perspective into the queer characters and communities at the heart of his fiction. David currently lives in Florida.