Jessica Knoll is an acclaimed author known for her gripping and emotionally resonant works that often explore trauma and personal growth. Her debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive, was a New York Times Bestseller and has been adapted into a major motion picture on Netflix starring Mila Kunis. The novel, published in 2015, delves into the life of Ani Fanelli, a woman striving to recreate her identity in the wake of harrowing teenage experiences, including a school shooting and a gang rape.

Knoll's literary career is complemented by her background in journalism, having served as a senior editor at Cosmopolitan and articles editor at SELF. She hails from the suburbs of Philadelphia, attended The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Jessica resides in Los Angeles with her husband and their bulldog, Franklin. Her third novel, Bright Young Women, is set for release on September 19th.

Apart from her success as an author, Knoll has also been recognized in the film industry. She has been listed among Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch in 2021 and has worked on adapting her own experiences into the screenplay for 'Luckiest Girl Alive'. Her commitment to authenticity and courage in addressing difficult topics such as sexual assault has sparked new discussions and brought visibility to the subject.