Janette Rallison

Janette Rallison is a successful author, born on April 1, 1966, in Pullman, Washington. Growing up in a small town significantly influenced the settings in her novels. She later moved to Chandler, Arizona, where she currently resides with her husband. Rallison is a prolific writer, having started at the young age of six, and she continues to write in the genres of science fiction and romance.

Rallison is a mother of five children, who often inspire her plot ideas and even make cameo appearances in her novels. She enjoys writing romantic comedy, believing that there is already enough angst in real life, and she seeks to add humor and romance to her stories. Her book "Playing the Field" was named a Society of School Librarians International Best Book Award Honor Book, and other works such as "All's Fair In Love, War, and High School" and "Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Free Throws" have been included on YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list.

Janette Rallison is a busy woman, balancing her time between her children, grandchildren, and writing. She has two dogs and a number of cats that have adopted her, classifying her as an "eccentric cat lady." Despite her busy schedule, Rallison enjoys dancing, scuba diving, and horseback riding, although she admits that she doesn't have much time for hobbies. She has written numerous books under her name and her pen names CJ Hill and Sierra St. James, including "My Fair Lacey," "How I Met Your Brother," "The Cowboy and the Girl Next Door," and "An Unexpected Boyfriend for Christmas." Her works have been well-received, with "Fame, Glory, and Other Things on My To-Do List" being chosen for IRAs YA Choices list for 2007.