Shari Randall was born in New England. She currently lives in Connecticut with her husband. She is an author and librarian. She is the creator of:
1. 'Ice Cream Shop Mystery' series featuring Riley Rhodes, a manager of an Ice Cream Shop and amateur sleuth in a New England village (under the pseudonym 'Meri Allen').
2. 'Lobster Shack Mystery' series featuring Allie Larkin, a ballerina and amateur sleuth in Mystic Bay, New England.