Amber J. Keyser trained as an evolutionary biologist and cares deeply about the intersection of art and science. Her recent non-fiction titles include Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes and The V-Word, an acclaimed anthology of personal essays by women about first time sexual experiences.

Her young adult novels include Pointe, Claw, an explosive novel about two girls claiming the territory over their own bodies, and The Way Back From Broken, a heart-wrenching novel of loss and survival, which is a finalist for the oregon Book Award. She is also the co-author, with Kiersi Burkhart, of the middle grade Quartz Creek Ranch series.