Kerstin Gier – German novelist, best known for her Ruby Red Trilogy (Rubinrot) and the Silber series. She started with witty women’s fiction before captivating international audiences with her YA fantasy, filled with romance, humour, and magical intrigue. Her books have been translated worldwide and adapted into German films.
✨ Trained as a psychologist, which informs her lively, relatable characters. 📖 First gained recognition writing humorous romance novels for adults. 🌍 The Ruby Red Trilogy has been translated into many languages and is especially popular in Europe. 🎬 Several German film adaptations brought her stories to the screen. 💡 Fascinated by dreams, hidden worlds, and time travel as recurring themes. 📚 Known for blending everyday realism with a whimsical, fairytale touch. 👩👧 Often tests story ideas on her son, who playfully critiques her dialogue. 🎭 Critics praise her blend of irony and romantic suspense in fantasy settings. 🎶 Writes while listening to film soundtracks for atmosphere. 📖 Her books are often described as “sweet European fantasy” – charming and light. 😄 Once joked she wrote Ruby Red so quickly because she feared the idea would vanish like a dream.