Ellen Schreiber is an American author best known for her work in young adult fiction, particularly the notable Vampire Kisses Series. Her career as an author began in 2002 and continues to the present day. Before becoming a writer, Schreiber had a rich and diverse background in the arts. She was an actress who majored in theatre at a local university and spent a summer in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. This experience allowed her to delve deeply into the works of Shakespeare under the guidance of incredibly talented teachers.

Following her time in London, Schreiber moved to Chicago where she lived for five years. It was here that she graduated from the Second City Training Center and engaged in various performances ranging from improv to Shakespeare, as well as comedies and dramas. Schreiber even showcased her talents in singing and dancing on a cruise boat without falling into Lake Michigan! Together with a classmate from Second City, she created and performed in a two-woman show for a year. Afterward, she ventured into stand-up comedy on her own.

It was during this period of performing stand-up comedy that Schreiber began to write. Initially, she worked on an adult novel about a rock star, showcasing her long-standing enjoyment of writing. Eventually, this path led her to become a celebrated author in the young adult fiction genre.