About

Emma Brattin (who also publishes as Kelsi Jerene) is the author of thrillers, poetry, and children's books. She holds an MBA, an MFA in English and Creative Writing, and is a PhD applicant, combining a passion for storytelling with years of study in the craft of writing.

Her poetry collection, Emotional Humidity, explores raw emotion, while her bestselling thrillers Heart Pins and A Man Too Soon weave suspense, love, and betrayal into stories that keep readers turning pages. She also writes the Calvin and Ruby first reader series, celebrating imagination and everyday adventures.

With a professional background spanning education, business, and information technology, Brattin brings a unique perspective to her work. Whether in the classroom or on the page, she believes in the transformative power of language and hopes her stories leave readers a little changed, a little haunted, and always eager for more.