April Genevieve Tucholke is an American author known for her engaging contributions to young adult fiction and Gothic horror genres. She gained prominence with her Gothic horror novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea and its sequel Between the Spark and the Burn. Her dark young adult mystery novel Wink Poppy Midnight has also captured readers' imaginations. Her works have been published in sixteen countries and have garnered ten starred reviews.

She curated the horror anthology Slasher Girls & Monster Boys, further showcasing her expertise in the horror genre. Her books have been selected for the Junior Library Guild, Kids' Indie Next picks, and YALSA Teens Top Ten, underscoring their appeal and critical acclaim.

When not writing, Tucholke enjoys walking in the woods, exploring abandoned houses, and studying poison, reflecting her fascination with the mysterious and the macabre.

Currently, she resides in Oregon wine country where she continues to craft her imaginative stories.