Carrie Jones is a bestselling American author, known for her young adult fantasy and paranormal fiction works. She was born in Bedford, New Hampshire, and later moved to Maine. Jones initially had an interest in a legal career, but she eventually pursued journalism, becoming an award-winning reporter and editor. She won several press awards, including the Maine Literary Award for children's writing and nonfiction. Jones then attended the MFA writing program at Vermont College, where she wrote the first draft of her debut novel. She currently resides in Bar Harbor, Maine, with her pets.
Jones has had a successful writing career, with her most popular work, "Need," appearing in the New York Times bestseller lists and winning multiple awards. She has written various books, including "TIPS ON HAVING A GAY (EX) BOYFRIEND," "LOVE (AND OTHER USES FOR DUCT TAPE)," and "GIRL, HERO." Jones also co-edited "DEAR BULLY," an anthology of true stories about bullying, and contributed to "DEAR TEEN ME" and "THINGS I HAVEN'T SAID." She has won numerous awards, including the IPPY, the Martin Dibner Fellowship, and several Maine Press Association awards.
Despite her achievements, Jones remains humble and relatable. She is known for her love of Skinny Cow fudgsicles, potatoes, and mismatched socks. She is also a volunteer firefighter and supports anti-human trafficking agencies. Jones is shy but outgoing and appreciates when people reach out to her. She is not above begging for her readers' love and support for her books. Jones's books are an essential part of her life, and she hopes that readers will enjoy them as much as she enjoyed writing them.