Jennifer A. Nielsen – American author, best known for The Ascendance Trilogy (The False Prince) and Mark of the Thief. Writing primarily for young readers, she blends adventure, history, and wit, crafting clever heroes who rely on cunning rather than brute force.
📚 The False Prince became a New York Times bestseller and launched her career. 🌍 Raised in Utah, where she still lives with her family. ✨ Says ideas often strike her while gardening or hiking. 🎓 Began writing in school but faced many rejections before her first success. 🏰 Her stories brim with disguises, betrayals, and political intrigue. 🔥 Known for weaving history and fantasy into page-turning tales. 💬 Believes that hope is the strongest weapon her characters can wield. 📖 Her novels have been translated into numerous languages. 🎭 Frequently speaks to students, inspiring them to write. 🖋️ Writes both fantasy sagas and historical novels about WWII. 😄 Funny note: jokes that her children think she’s “living in a kingdom that doesn’t exist.”