Born in Baltimore, Maryland, where she grew up on the outskirts of the city, Johnni Sherri has always been a true lover of the arts. As a natural-born introvert, reading, writing, and drawing quickly became her favorite pastimes. After graduating from East Carolina University with her bachelor's degree, she remained in North Carolina, where she currently resides with her husband and three beautiful children. Although today she works in corporate America, she still continues to make time for one of her greatest passions: writing.

After secretly writing many short stories over the years, in 2016, Johnni Sherri began penning her first novel just for amusement. On a whim, she entered a short story contest in 2017 and won her first publishing contract. With this opportunity, she was able to release her very first five-star series, Protect My Sister's Heart. With her writing, she strives to detail the complex realities of young urban love in a way her readers can relate to. Her goal is always to paint a picture with every page, leaving book lovers yearning for more. She feels that if she can touch just one heart or mind with her work, the late-night typing is well worth it.