Tarryn Fisher is a New York Times best-selling author who has made a name for herself in the genre of contemporary fiction. As a child in South Africa, she began writing stories and poems for fun. As she got older, she pursued her love for writing more seriously. Fisher worked as a freelance writer and editor before deciding to write her first novel.

Fisher’s debut novel, The Opportunist, was self-published in 2011 on Amazon and was well received by readers. The story of a young woman named Olivia who manipulates the emotions of a former boyfriend in order to win him back, The Opportunist was praised for its complex characters, nuanced storytelling, and emotional depth. It was the first in a series of three books, all of which became bestsellers.

Fisher has written 12 novels exploring the complexity of love and relationships. She specializes in creating complicated, deeply flawed characters that garner sympathy and force the reader to question their alliances. She writes fast-paced plots filled with twists and turns.

Fisher is also known to be an advocate for mental health awareness and a vocal supporter of those who struggle with mental illness. She has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression and has worked to bring attention to the need for better mental health care and support.