About

From Young Adult Novels to Psychological Thrillers.

Brenda Rufener is a technical writer turned novelist and the author of young adult novels and psychological thrillers. WHERE I LIVE, which Bustle named a most anticipated YA contemporary book and Jennifer Niven called a “hard-hitting novel filled with hope” is on shelves now.

SINCE WE LAST SPOKE, Brenda’s second young adult novel, received a starred review from School Library Journal and was a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

When not writing, Brenda enjoys hiking the woods of North Carolina and Michigan and spending time with her family. She is currently working on her next novel.