Emily Listfield is the author of eight novels, including her most recent, REASONS TO LIE as well as a previous New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her books have been published in numerous foreign countries. She is the former editor-in-chief of Fitness magazine and executive editor of Parade's HealthyStyle. Her writing appears frequently in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, the New York Times, and numerous other national publications. She was a co-founder of the relationship advice app, Jyst. She lives in New York City, where she raised her daughter.