R.L. Mathewson is a New York Times Bestselling author born in Massachusetts, known for her humor, quick wit, and ability to write relatable characters. She has published several paranormal and contemporary romance series, including the popular Neighbor from Hell series.

Growing up, R.L. Mathewson was a painfully shy bookworm. After high school, she attended college and worked various jobs such as a bellhop, fast food cook, and museum worker before taking an EMT course. Working as an EMT helped her overcome her shyness and provided her with fond and sometimes disturbing memories that occasionally surface in her books.

Today, R.L. Mathewson is a single mother of two children who keep her on her toes. She is known for her distinctive writing style that blends humor with real-life issues, making her stories both entertaining and relatable.