Allison is a literary/speculative fiction writer working on her third novel. She spent many years screenwriting, writing and producing plays, creating a portfolio of short stories, poetry and essays as well. She worked for Sundance Film Festival from 1996-2002. Allison has had a many and varied life in the arts and raised three kids. She received a BA in Creative Writing in 2004 from University of Arizona and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2007. She has lived in Chicago and in Logan Square since 2008.