Erika Strauss has dedicated her life to writing stories that show that there are two sides to every story. Everyone has a background story, and everyone has their own set of intentions, whether they are good, bad, or indifferent. Using bits and pieces of true stories, she strives to create memorable tales that will draw the reader into the psyche of broken people. The broken people that have lost everything because of the people that they thought they could trust.

Living in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio with her husband, three daughters, and rescue/emotional support dog, Baker, she spends her days writing in her home office. When she's not writing, she can be found in the kitchen, cooking and baking up a storm. If you can't find her there, you might find her reading a book from her large library of suspenseful crime novels.