Kate Elizabeth Russell – American author of the 21st century, acclaimed for her debut novel My Dark Vanessa. Born in Maine, she studied literature and began writing fiction as a teenager. Her first novel became a literary sensation, exploring memory, trauma, and power, sparking wide debate and critical praise.
📖 Spent nearly 20 years shaping My Dark Vanessa. 🖋 Dreamed since school of writing a “serious book.” 🎓 Holds degrees in English and creative writing. 📚 The novel was widely compared to Nabokov’s Lolita in a modern, female voice. 💡 Fascinated by how people reinterpret their own past. 🌍 The book has been translated into many languages and sold worldwide. 📰 Featured in “Best of the Year” lists by major outlets. 🏡 Writes mostly at home, embracing quiet surroundings. ✨ Known for combining psychological depth with social urgency. 📖 Admits her debut set a daunting standard for her career. 😄 Once joked that her résumé should simply say: “20 years on one book.”