Robin Talley is an accomplished author of historical fiction, young adult, and gay and lesbian books. She grew up in southwest Virginia and has since moved to Washington, D.C., where she currently resides with her wife and children. Talley has a background in digital communications work for various progressive causes, such as LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and educational equity. After working in this field for fifteen years, she turned to writing full-time and has since published seven novels for teen readers.
Talley’s books have received numerous accolades, including the Amnesty CILIP Honour and the Concorde Book Award. They have also been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award and the CILIP Carnegie Medal, and have appeared on the Junior Library Guild, Amelia Bloomer Project, Kids’ Indie Next, and ALA Rainbow lists. Her writing focuses on queer characters and has been featured in several young adult collections, such as Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft and All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages.
When she is not writing, Talley enjoys reading books, having conversations with friends and family about various topics, and spending time with her pets. She is also active on social media, with a presence on Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms. Her website, which provides more information about her and her work, is at robintalley.com.