Kerri Mountain grew up surrounded by books, storytellers and interesting characters. She credits her family for instilling in her the love of a good story in any form. An avid reader, the idea came to her that she ought to try writing a story of her own, but it didn't take her long to realize it was easier said than done. So when she had the opportunity to pursue a master's degree in writing popular fiction, it seemed a natural fit. She tries to write the kinds of stories she would want to read. The Parson's Christmas Gift is her first novel.

Kerri lives in rural western Pennsylvania with her parents on their small family farm, where she works on her next project while watching cattle wander outside her window. She teaches elementary school in the district she attended as a child. When she's not working, writing or reading, Kerri enjoys traveling, making cards and spoiling her nieces and nephews on a regular basis.