Vali grew up in the Midwest. She now lives in Tucson with her husband, two sons and grandchildren.
After graduating from the University of Illinois, Vali started and sold two successful businesses before she decided to pursue her real passion of writing. She published several articles in a variety of periodicals, including History Magazine before she decided to try her hand at fiction.
In April of 2020 Vali published her first novel, "Blood and Silver."
Accolades for "Blood and Silver":
2x Winner - 2021 San Francisco Book Festival
Winner - 2021 New York Book Festival
Winner - 2021 Moonbeam Book Awards
Winner - 2021 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards
Winner - 2021 Paris Book Festival
Winner - 2021 American Fiction Awards
Winner - 2021 Arizona Literary Awards
Winner - 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
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