Lauren Kate is an American author born on March 21, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio. She has established herself as a prolific writer in both adult and young adult fiction genres. Her works have achieved significant commercial success, with her books translated into over thirty languages and selling more than eleven million copies worldwide. Her novels have spent combined months on the New York Times Best Seller list. Kate has published fifteen novels, one novella, and several short stories throughout her career.