Kristen Simmons

Kristen Simmons is a critically-acclaimed author of over twenty novels, including the dystopian Article 5 trilogy, speculative fiction stand-alones, PACIFICA, METALTOWN, and THE GLASS ARROW, and the yōkai horror Death Games duology. Her stories are informed by history, social issues, and her past work with trauma survivors as a mental health therapist. THE LAST STORY OF THOMAS HARUKI, a historical fantasy based on her family’s internment in WWII, releases in August of 2027.

Her work has received star reviews, librarian recognitions, and has been short-listed for the Edgar, Anthony, and Bram Stoker Awards for horror and mystery. Several of her titles are included in junior high and high school reading curricula, and are used in reluctant reader programs nationwide.

Kristen currently lives with her husband and son in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spins stories, herds a small pack of semi-wild dogs, and teaches Jazzercise.

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