Morgan Matson – American YA novelist, best known for Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour and Since You’ve Been Gone. Her novels explore friendship, first love, and self-discovery with humour and music woven throughout. Born in California and educated in both the UK and US, she has become a beloved voice for teens seeking heartfelt, uplifting stories.
📚 Her debut Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour was inspired by her love of road trips. 🎓 Studied theatre and English, later earned an MFA in Writing for Children. 🎶 Includes playlists in her novels, making music part of the narrative. 🖋️ Early works were published under the pseudonym Katie Finn. 🌸 Summer settings in her books symbolize freedom and transformation. 🏆 Her novels have been recognized by the ALA and featured on YA “Best Of” lists. 👭 She emphasizes female friendship as a driving force in her stories. 🐾 Has a dog named Murray, often featured in her posts. 📖 Readers praise her warm humour and road-trip vibes. 🎤 Appears at book festivals, encouraging young people to write their own stories. 😄 Once joked: “My characters always eat ice cream, because I can’t resist it myself.”