Tiffany Schmidt is a young adult author who currently resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She is married and has twin boys, as well as two pugs. Schmidt is a former teacher, which is reflected in her profound and thought-provoking writing. Her books often contain messages and themes that offer hope, but she does not shy away from providing her characters with realistic and sometimes difficult endings. Schmidt has a unique ability to take what may seem like typical teenage problems and turn them into learning experiences for readers of all ages.
In her writing, Schmidt often draws inspiration from classic fairy tales. She enjoys blending the intrigue and timelessness of these tales with contemporary writing to create something new and engaging. Schmidt is aware of the need to update these stories for modern audiences, and she has identified common themes such as money, power, and rule-breaking in the fairy tales she retells. These realizations have informed her Once Upon a Crime Series, which combines the thriller genre with fairy tale elements.
Schmidt is the author of several acclaimed books for young readers, including the Bookish Boyfriends series, I'm Dreaming of a Wyatt Christmas, and the Once Upon a Crime Family duology. She has established a strong online presence, with a website and social media accounts where readers can learn more about her and her work. Schmidt's writing has been praised for its depth, humor, and relatability, and she continues to be a popular and respected voice in young adult literature.