Amerie is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and writer. The daughter of a Korean artist and an African-American military officer, Amerie was born in Massachusetts, raised all over the world, and graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in English. She is the editor of New York Times bestseller Because You Love to Hate Me (a Junior Library Guild Selection), author of the children’s book You Will Do Great Things, and recently founded Amerie’s Book Club, a book club that highlights diverse and unique perspectives and voices.

"Is there anything Amerie can’t do? Clearly not, because this novel is brilliant. A beautiful and subversive take on the afterlife, as razor-sharp as it is deeply moving. It’s a fresh, thought-provoking exploration of fame, identity, and what it truly means to live." — Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy“[This is Not a Ghost Story] quite effectively demonstrates how fantasy can be used to amplify political and emotional concerns. … Satisfying.” — Locus"[Amerie] crafts a captivating story that’s not merely about ghosts and the living but about human desire, confronting one’s own faults and misdeeds, and the healing power of friendship." — Library Journal (starred review)"Sharp, satirical, and deeply resonant, This Is Not a Ghost Story cuts to the core of identity, race, and what it means to be seen in a world eager to capitalize on spectacle. With a voice as incisive as it is unrelenting, Amerie crafts a narrative that is both hauntingly surreal and bracingly human. Sly humor and hard truths immerse readers in this gripping meditation on visibility, power, and the fragile line between aspiration and exploitation—a stunning debut!"  — Jonathan Escoffery, author of If I Survive You"A compelling, thoughtful, and often funny meditation on identity, race, class, fame, and the afterlife. This bold debut novel offers a fresh and exciting take on 21st Century America. Amerie's singular voice shines like a beacon on a sea of sameness. Highly recommended!" — Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Wants to Rule the World"This is Not a Ghost Story is a mind-bender and a mind-blower, a hugely original and entertaining exploration of grief, regret, ambition, and friendship. John is not (just) a ghost, but a singular main character who will live with you long after you finish the last page." — Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of Dark Ride

Amerie is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and writer. The daughter of a Korean artist and an African-American military officer, Amerie was born in Massachusetts, raised all over the world, and graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in English. She is the editor of New York Times bestseller Because You Love to Hate Me (a Junior Library Guild Selection), author of the children’s book You Will Do Great Things, and recently founded Amerie’s Book Club, a book club that highlights diverse and unique perspectives and voices.

"Is there anything Amerie can’t do? Clearly not, because this novel is brilliant. A beautiful and subversive take on the afterlife, as razor-sharp as it is deeply moving. It’s a fresh, thought-provoking exploration of fame, identity, and what it truly means to live." — Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy“[This is Not a Ghost Story] quite effectively demonstrates how fantasy can be used to amplify political and emotional concerns. … Satisfying.” — Locus"[Amerie] crafts a captivating story that’s not merely about ghosts and the living but about human desire, confronting one’s own faults and misdeeds, and the healing power of friendship." — Library Journal (starred review)"Sharp, satirical, and deeply resonant, This Is Not a Ghost Story cuts to the core of identity, race, and what it means to be seen in a world eager to capitalize on spectacle. With a voice as incisive as it is unrelenting, Amerie crafts a narrative that is both hauntingly surreal and bracingly human. Sly humor and hard truths immerse readers in this gripping meditation on visibility, power, and the fragile line between aspiration and exploitation—a stunning debut!"  — Jonathan Escoffery, author of If I Survive You"A compelling, thoughtful, and often funny meditation on identity, race, class, fame, and the afterlife. This bold debut novel offers a fresh and exciting take on 21st Century America. Amerie's singular voice shines like a beacon on a sea of sameness. Highly recommended!" — Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Wants to Rule the World"This is Not a Ghost Story is a mind-bender and a mind-blower, a hugely original and entertaining exploration of grief, regret, ambition, and friendship. John is not (just) a ghost, but a singular main character who will live with you long after you finish the last page." — Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of Dark Ride

Amerie is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and writer. The daughter of a Korean artist and an African-American military officer, Amerie was born in Massachusetts, raised all over the world, and graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in English. She is the editor of New York Times bestseller Because You Love to Hate Me (a Junior Library Guild Selection), author of the children’s book You Will Do Great Things, and recently founded Amerie’s Book Club, a book club that highlights diverse and unique perspectives and voices.

"Is there anything Amerie can’t do? Clearly not, because this novel is brilliant. A beautiful and subversive take on the afterlife, as razor-sharp as it is deeply moving. It’s a fresh, thought-provoking exploration of fame, identity, and what it truly means to live." — Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy“[This is Not a Ghost Story] quite effectively demonstrates how fantasy can be used to amplify political and emotional concerns. … Satisfying.” — Locus"[Amerie] crafts a captivating story that’s not merely about ghosts and the living but about human desire, confronting one’s own faults and misdeeds, and the healing power of friendship." — Library Journal (starred review)"Sharp, satirical, and deeply resonant, This Is Not a Ghost Story cuts to the core of identity, race, and what it means to be seen in a world eager to capitalize on spectacle. With a voice as incisive as it is unrelenting, Amerie crafts a narrative that is both hauntingly surreal and bracingly human. Sly humor and hard truths immerse readers in this gripping meditation on visibility, power, and the fragile line between aspiration and exploitation—a stunning debut!"  — Jonathan Escoffery, author of If I Survive You"A compelling, thoughtful, and often funny meditation on identity, race, class, fame, and the afterlife. This bold debut novel offers a fresh and exciting take on 21st Century America. Amerie's singular voice shines like a beacon on a sea of sameness. Highly recommended!" — Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Wants to Rule the World"This is Not a Ghost Story is a mind-bender and a mind-blower, a hugely original and entertaining exploration of grief, regret, ambition, and friendship. John is not (just) a ghost, but a singular main character who will live with you long after you finish the last page." — Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of Dark Ride