Kiera Cass

Kiera Cass is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for "The Selection" series. She was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and is of Puerto Rican descent. Cass attended Coastal Carolina University before transferring to Radford University, where she earned a degree in History and Art. She began her writing career in the late 2000s, self-publishing her novel "The Siren" in 2009. Her debut novel, "The Selection," was published in 2012 and became a #1 New York Times bestseller, leading to a popular series and subsequent books, including "The Betrothed" and "A Thousand Heartbeats." Cass's work often blends dystopian elements with romantic storylines and has been optioned for film and television adaptations, though none have been fully produced. She is married and has two children.