Toby Neal grew up on the island of Kaua`i in Hawaii. After a few “stretches of exile” to pursue education, the islands have been home to her and her family for three generations.

Toby is a mental health therapist, a career that has informed the depth and complexity of the characters in her books. Outside of work and writing, Toby volunteers in a nonprofit for children that she co-founded, called Keiki Cupboard. She enjoys beach walking, body boarding, scuba diving, photography, and hiking.

In addition to her writing, Toby coaches authors on a limited basis. If interested, see her Author Coaching page.