Amelia Holt Atwater-Rhodes is a renowned American author, celebrated for her contributions to the genres of fantasy and young adult literature. She was born on April 16, 1984, in Silver Spring, Maryland, and spent most of her life in Concord, Massachusetts. Her passion for writing was evident from a young age, and she published her debut novel, In the Forests of the Night, in 1999 when she was just fourteen years old.

Atwater-Rhodes has been an influential figure in young adult fantasy, often being compared to Anne Rice due to the fantastical themes and vampire stories in her works. Her most famous series, Den of Shadows, tells the story of a vampire woman named Risika.

Beyond her literary career, she has taught Language Arts and Literature at Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. She currently resides in Massachusetts, where she continues to write, surrounded by her pets and engaged in storytelling that inspires young adults.