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*Author
*Event Coordinator
*Entrepreneur
*Educator
*Founder of the Central Texas Black Authors Gala
*3-Time participant in the national black book festival
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Meet the Author
AmberElizabeth Addison-Scott was born on October 1st, 1990, in Austin, Texas. She has dedicated her life to both teaching and writing, having authored and self-published over 12 books across various genres. A three-time participant in the National Black Book Festival, she is also the founder of the Central Texas Black Authors Gala.
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Ms. Addison-Scott holds two Associate's Degrees from Austin Community College in General Studies and Teaching. She graduated in December 2019 as a Legacy Graduate from Huston-Tillotson University, where she earned a BA in English–Writing Arts and a Master of Education in Language and Literacy, completing her M.Ed. with a 4.0 GPA. She is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree and her Teaching Certification. Throughout her career in education, she has served as a Kindergarten, Fourth Grade, and Second Grade Teacher.
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In 2017, Ms. Addison-Scott founded Jae's Arc Learning Center and Daycare, which is currently being prepared for reopening. Despite her busy schedule, she remains dedicated to community service, having organized a major Holiday Toy Giveaway and Family Celebration, multiple Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Dances, a Back-to-School Block Party, multiple Back-to-School Backpack Giveaways, and monthly Community Outreach Excursions to feed the homeless.
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Furthermore, Ms. Addison-Scott has fostered a sense of community among authors and book lovers by hosting events such as Sip and Read, Books and Bars, and Books and Brunch.
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As a mother to two wonderful children, both diagnosed with autism, Ms. Addison-Scott created the "Adventures of Cairo" series, featuring her son as the main character. Passionate about advocating for autism awareness, she also founded the annual "Across the Spectrum: Family Day Celebration," an event dedicated to honoring and celebrating individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Ms. Addison-Scott was honored at the 2025 She a Pro Conference in Austin, Texas. She was also selected as the 2024 Educator of the Year and the 2025 Author of Distinction by 180 Lyfe Magazine. Additionally, she has been recognized by the City of Austin with a proclamation declaring October 1st, 2025, as the first Books By Amber Day.
What Inspires You to Write?
Several things inspire me to write, but the main driving force is my children. The desire to provide the best life for them while pursuing what I love fuels my passion. I fell in love with writing at the age of 9 and published my first book when I was just 10. Writing is my calling; it’s how I express my inner self through pen and paper. A few years ago, I also realized that God had called me to be a minister. Initially, I believed this meant standing behind the pulpit, but I later understood that my true calling is to minister through my writing.
In every young adult and adult book I write, no matter how wild or unconventional the story may be, there is always an underlying message of ministry. Even in The Permanent Side Chick, you’ll find that at some point, my writing offers wisdom or encouragement, sometimes without the reader even realizing it (lol). God has blessed me with this gift, and I feel it’s only right to give thanks by using it to honor Him.
Writing also serves as a way for me to work through my own challenges. Often, the dialogue between characters explores heavy topics—many of which reflect my own thoughts and questions. The process of writing helps me confront my inner struggles and find the answers I’ve been searching for.