Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for their romantic comedies. Their debut novel, Red, White & Royal Blue, captivated readers with the love story between the son of America's first female president and a prince of England. This novel was also included in The New York Times Best Seller list and won the Goodreads Awards for Best Romance in 2019.

McQuiston further solidified their status with the sophomore book, One Last Stop, which won the RUSA Awards Romance Award in 2022 and was listed as one of the New York Times: 100 Notable Books in 2021. Their first foray into young adult fiction, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, was released on May 3, 2022.

Originally from southern Louisiana, McQuiston now resides in New York City with their dog, Pepper. Their work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. They were also featured on Time magazine's 2022 Time 100 Next list.

McQuiston describes their writing as existing at the intersection of fun, escapist romantic adventure, and smart-mouthed characters with big hearts. Born and raised in the Deep South, they cherish a great story and enjoy life in New York City.