Terri Klaes Harper

Terri Klaes Harper (1977-present)

For someone who loves to write, I never really know what to say about myself. I've lived a fairly "normal" American life, and I've been writing for about as long as I can remember. I started with stories about the origins of camels' humps and strange planets one could only travel to while riding a flying cat, and now I keep a blog of randomness and am writing a young adult book series.

Inspired by my own ninth-grade English teacher (the one who discovered that my love for writing might actually be a hidden talent), I too became a high school English teacher for a chapter of my life. I have since moved on, spending time traveling to set up events, writing, and now trying to help keep people safe and compliant at a fireworks manufacturer. Life is always an adventure, and one never knows where it may lead.

I am blessed with an amazingly supportive husband, and a family that consisted mostly of our pets and a little girl we shared our home and hearts with for a while. I have an appreciation for good literature and words, and a hatred of human trafficking and injustice. I hope to continue writing fun fiction, but I would also love to put my talent to use to help battle modern day slavery. Other than that, I enjoy running, or rather the benefits of running, and long walks on the beach. After all, I do live in Florida. However, a part of me always considers Virginia, where I spent middle school through college, as my home.