Jerri Lien fell in love with books at a very young age and believes a good book can transport the reader to a whole new world. Some of her fondest memories include reading with her own son, the real Bradley Jay, who is now a wonderful grownup! Also an aunt, a teacher, a missionary, and a mentor, Jerri finds great joy in encouraging others to learn, grow, and reach for the stars. 

Jerri and her husband Scott moved from the Evergreen State to the Grand Canyon State with the real-live-and-really-adorable Bixby, whose spunky personality inspired the writing of Bixby and the Very Bad Idea.