Emery Lord is a bestselling American author, known for her young adult fiction that explores the lives of teenage girls. Her novels typically feature complex family dynamics, close friendships, and romantic relationships, all of which she portrays with emotional honesty and unflinching earnestness. Some of her most popular works include "The Start of Me and You" and "When We Collided."
Lord grew up in the American Midwest, and she always knew that she wanted to be a writer. However, she initially pursued a more practical route, studying communications writing in college. It wasn't until she was twenty-three that she realized that if she wanted to write fiction, she needed to be writing fiction. Lord had been an avid reader growing up, and she found that many of the novels she read lacked the emotional depth and authenticity that she craved. This realization inspired her to start writing the kind of young adult fiction that she wished had been available when she was a teenager.
Lord's love for reading began at a young age, and she was particularly drawn to the novels of Sarah Dessen. It was while reading one of Dessen's books as a teenager that Lord had an epiphany: she wanted to write young adult fiction. After college, Lord began writing in earnest, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and the world around her. She would take the events of her life and craft brief nonfiction pieces, using writing as a way to find meaning and catharsis. Lord's dedication to her craft paid off, and she eventually published her first young adult novel, "Open Road Summer," in 2014.
Lord's writing is known for its ability to make readers feel both awkward and alive. She has a knack for capturing the joys, sorrows, and complexities of teenage life, and her novels are infused with a warmth and humanity that is both relatable and compelling. Whether she is writing about first love, family drama, or the challenges of growing up, Lord's fiction is always grounded in the realities of her characters' lives. Through her writing, Lord has become a beloved voice in the world of young adult fiction, inspiring and connecting with readers around the world.