Tonya Hurley

Tonya Hurley is an American writer and director in film, television, live performance, and interactive media, known as co-creator and co-producer of the 2001 television series So Little Time, which featured the Olsen twins. Her work with them continued in Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!, spanning 4 episodes, and as co-executive producer of various tie-in video games.

She is also an author of young adult fiction, including the New York Times bestselling book series ghostgirl. Precious Blood, the first book in The Blessed trilogy, was published in 2012, and Passionaries, the second book, was released January 7, 2013. A third novel entitled Hallowed followed up in 2015. The Blessed audiobook is read by Moonrise Kingdom star Kara Hayward.

Her books are published in nearly 30 countries and in more than 20 languages.