Rhonda Hopkins writes young adult paranormal cozy mysteries. Her Witches of Whispering Pines series is set in a small town in the Piney Woods of East Texas where witches, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures are doing their best to keep their existence secret from the humans in town. Keeping that much magic under wraps is harder than it sounds, though. Especially with a great-grandmother who is always threatening to hex someone. Meanwhile, the unique familiars have opinions about everything and are never shy about expressing themselves.

Rhonda has always lived in small towns within easy reach of big cities, giving her the best of both worlds. Two decades conducting investigations brought her into contact with people from all walks of life and taught her that real people can sometimes be far more surprising than fictional ones. That experience helps her create the layered, diverse characters she hopes you’ll love as much as she does.

While the series is young adult fiction, it’s written for readers of all ages who enjoy clean, lighthearted paranormal mysteries with a touch of romance. Grandma Ruby has become a particular favorite among adult readers. Rhonda is also hard at work on a YA supernatural thriller and an urban fantasy series.

She lives on a small Texas farm, where she is routinely supervised by chickens, miniature donkeys, and her rescued dog and cat—none of whom show the proper respect for a deadline.