[1] She is also known to publish work under the names Tracy Lynn, Rob Kidd, J.
[2] Braswell was born in Birmingham and grew up in a small New England town.
Before she changed professions and began writing novels, Braswell produced video games for almost a decade, mostly at Simon & Schuster Interactive, where, among other credits, she served as executive producer for Darkened Skye and Farscape: The Game.
As of 2022, Braswell has a column with the Wall Street Journal, reviewing fantasy, science-fiction, and horror.
Her book The Stolen won ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers[6] and her book The Fallen won ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and NYPL Books for the TeenAge.