Rachel Hartman is an American writer and artist who works in both comics and young adult fiction. Born in Lexington, Kentucky in 1972, she has established herself as a notable voice in fantasy literature for young readers. Hartman is best known for her fantasy novels, beginning with Seraphina in 2012, which was followed by Shadow Scale in 2015. She continued her career with Tess of the Road in 2018, In the Serpent's Wake in 2022, and Among Ghosts in 2025. Her work spans both written fiction and comics, demonstrating versatility across different storytelling mediums.