Rysa Walker was born in Pensacola, Florida. She currently lives in North Carolina. She also writes science fiction and fantasy novels. She is the creator of:
1. 'Coastal Playhouse Mystery' series featuring former TV teen detective Antigone "Tig" Alden (the first four titles were originally published under the house name 'Jessa Archer' and later reissued as by 'C. Rysa Walker').
2. 'Thistlewood Star Mystery' series featuring Ruth Townsend, a journalist and amateur sleuth (the first four titles were originally published under the house name 'Jessa Archer' and later reissued as by 'C. Rysa Walker').