Shelly Mateer

Shelly Mateer is a former CIA officer and author. Her first book, Single in the CIA, is a comical memoir of her life in the Directorate of Operations. Her series, Mingling in the CIA, takes readers on a disturbing yet comical journey into the daily lives of the officers in America's premier spy agency. Mission: Stand Down, is a true to life spy thriller. Mommy Thinks She's a Monster is a children's picture book about motherhood written from the perspective of a young child, who only wants their mommy to be present in their life. The Lemon Seed is a story of thriving in adversity and flourishing, even in dismal circumstances. A Manatee Miracle, the first in The Adventures of Shelly Beach elementary-grade chapter book series, takes young readers on adventures in the Florida Keys with a magical paddle boat.
Shelly has created the BurpMitt® product line for baby and home as well as developed the Cooking in the CIA app.  She also has a comical children's song album, Mommy's Gone Mad!