The Smart Cookie Philes is written and run by Chelsea DeVries. She considers herself a bibliophile (lover of books), melophile (lover of music), cynophile (lover of dogs), and a cinephile (lover of movies).  The ultimate mission of The Smart Cookie Philes is to allow people to come together to celebrate different forms of expression and allow people to express themselves however they choose without fear of judgement. It is a brand that promotes literacy and music appreciation.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in International Hospitality and Tourism. In July of 2015, following graduating from college, she struggled to find a job in her field of public relations. With a heart for writers, readers, and people in general, this book blog turned PR firm mixes different types of media to offer a unique spin on book and music publicity while also offering a sense of community to all who happen upon this site. In 2024, she launched her publishing coaching aspect of The Smart Cookie Philes to help use her 18 years as an indie author to further become an advocate and ally for other authors just starting out. With this brand, she hopes one day to open her own bookstore.

Currently, she is the author of the four time best-selling poetry collection and 2023 American Writing Award in Poetry and 2021 Book of The Year Sticks and Stones: Full Story Edition.  For more information about Chelsea DeVries’s books and writing, visit chelseadevriesauthor.wordpress.com and to book her for an appearance, reach her by email at chelseadevries@thesmartcookiephiles.com