Jodi Lynn Anderson is a successful American author, well-known for her fantasy-based fiction. Growing up in New Jersey, Anderson spent much of her time exploring nature and letting her imagination run wild. She would often pretend to be a queen, ruling over her own make-believe kingdom. This love for daydreaming and creating imaginary worlds has stayed with her throughout her life and has served her well in her career as a writer of fiction and fantasy novels.
Anderson is the author of several bestselling novels, including "Peaches," "Tiger Lily," and the popular "May Bird" trilogy. These books, like much of her work, feature young people and often have a mythical or strange element to them. Her ability to weave together compelling stories about young people and their experiences has earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim.
In addition to her successful writing career, Anderson is also a loving wife and mother, and she shares her home in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, son, and a constant parade of stray pets. Despite the demands of her family and career, Anderson continues to daydream and create the imaginative worlds that have captivated readers for years.