Sherwood Smith was a teacher for twenty years, working with children from second grade to high school, teaching history, literature, drama, and dance.
She writes science fiction and fantasy for adults and young readers.
Her most popular book, Crown Duel, is currently in its 16th printing. The ebook edition contains extra material not available in the print edition.
Though she is known primarily as a fantasy writer, Sherwood and fellow BVC member Dave Trowbridge have collaborated on Exordium, a five-volume space opera.