Terah Shelton Harris is a literary fiction author who has made a name for herself with her upmarket works that feature bittersweet endings. Harris is not only an author but also a librarian and former freelance writer. Her writing has been featured in various consumer and trade magazines, including Catapult, Women's Health, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Backpacker, and Minority Nurse.
Harris's debut novel, One Summer in Savannah, was published by Sourcebooks on July 4, 2023, and was a Target Book Club Pick. The novel received high praise from critics and readers alike, with Mateo Askaripour, the New York Times bestselling author of Black Buck, calling it "a daring debut [that] is nothing short of astonishing." The novel's ability to uplift readers while tearing their hearts to shreds is a testament to Harris's skill as a writer and her bravery in tackling difficult subjects.
In addition to her work as an author, Harris is an experienced librarian and world traveler. She has visited over 40 countries across six continents and has had many exciting experiences, such as watching the sunrise at the beginning of America and trekking through the jungles in the Bokeo Nature Reserve. Harris is a lover of life and spends most of her time reading or traveling. She currently lives in Alabama with her husband, Jamel. Harris's second book, Long After We Are Gone, is set to be published in May 2024.