Jeri Fonté

J.P. (Jeri) Fonté is the author of the historical romance novel The Lure of the Lion, the story of two Ugandan families, one white, the other black, who co-own a tea plantation, and whose lives are affected by the Idi Amin regime. A Kirkus Discoveries review of The Lure of the Lion compares it to the critically acclaimed Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, describing it as "A vibrant, original saga of romance and deception."

Jeri has written feature, pilot, and short scripts, and has placed in numerous contests -- most notably as a semi-finalist in the Nicholl Fellowships, with a feature titled Matatu to the Moon; and as a second-rounder in the Austin Film Festival, with a pilot titled Pinkerton Girl. She also helps other writers edit and polish their scripts.

Having travelled extensively, Jeri applies her familiarity and knowledge of different countries and cultures to her writing -- most especially Africa.