Born in Philadelphia, Syreeta Harvey-Pasley has lived across the U.S., primarily on the East Coast and in the Midwest. As an African American woman, her storytelling is shaped by firsthand experiences with racism and injustice. She uses fiction as a form of self-expression, reflecting on a divided country and the challenges of raising children in uncertain times.

A lifelong writer, Syreeta started crafting short stories and poems as a child. At 21, she began her first novel but set it aside, doubting herself. Years later, with encouragement from her husband, she embraced writing again.

An avid reader, she draws inspiration from authors like James Patterson, C.S. Lewis, James Baldwin, and others. Her love of puzzles and mysteries fuels her writing and aligns with her career in Employee Relations, where she investigates workplace concerns like discrimination and harassment.

With her debut novel, Syreeta hopes to create stories that spark thought, empathy, and connection, offering readers a glimpse into experiences they can relate to or better understand.

When she’s not writing, she enjoys baking, escape rooms, puzzles, and reading, while balancing life as a wife and mother of four.