Jeri Smith-Ready has been writing fiction since the night she had her first double espresso. A steady stream of caffeine has resulted in twelve published novels for teens and adults, including RT Reviewers Choice–winning fantasy Eyes of Crow; as well as the PRISM award–winning Wicked Game and Shade. Jeri’s latest is the YA contemporary novel This Side of Salvation, which Booklist called a “smart, unpredictable, and well-rounded tale” in its starred review.
Whatever the genre, Jeri’s books offer a distinct sense of place and time—often her home of modern-day Maryland, but occasionally farther afield—and a lifelong love of music pulses through every story. Jeri is represented by Ginger Clark at Ginger Clark Literary Agency.