John and Laurie Toomey are a husband-and-wife writing duo who bring their extensive professional and personal experiences to their storytelling.

Laurie is a Physician Assistant specializing in geriatric medicine, behavioral health, and medical rehabilitation. Her career spans pulmonary medicine, hospital medicine, and elderly psychiatric care, giving her a deep understanding of resilience and the human spirit.

John is a physician with a specialty in Internal Medicine and a diverse background in emergency response, tactical training, and security operations. In addition to his roles as a medical director, teaching attending, and statewide consultant, John has collaborated in the personal protection field, combining his medical expertise with tactical skills in high-stakes scenarios.

Together, John and Laurie channel their real-world insights into creating compelling fiction that explores themes of survival, resilience, trust, and redemption. Their debut novel, Collateral Redemption, is a gripping action-romance that reflects their shared belief in the power of the human spirit to heal and rebuild in the face of adversity.