Richelle Mead – American author best known for the Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series. Her novels blend magic, mythology, romance, and humour, making her a YA icon. With a background in comparative religion and creative writing, she builds layered worlds grounded in folklore and cultural archetypes.
🧛 Vampire Academy was adapted twice—into a film and later into a TV series. 📚 Also writes adult urban fantasy (Succubus Blues). 🎓 Holds three degrees: comparative religion, English literature, and writing. 💻 Worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time author. 🌍 Her books have been translated into over 30 languages. 🎤 Frequently appears at book festivals worldwide, drawing devoted fanbases. 👩👦 A mother, she often jokes that balancing parenting and writing is her biggest quest. ✨ Loves weaving Slavic and Greek mythology into modern plots. 📖 Known for creating unforgettable supporting characters. 🏆 Her series regularly hit the New York Times Best Sellers list. 😄 Once joked that her books contain as much coffee as they do magic.