Julia Quinn (born Julie Cotler) is a renowned American author of historical romance fiction. Born on January 12, 1970, she has made an indelible mark in the world of romance literature, with her novels being translated into 41 languages and appearing on The New York Times Bestseller List 19 times. She has also been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.

Julia Quinn is perhaps best known for her Bridgerton series, which has been adapted into a successful Netflix series by Shondaland under the title Bridgerton. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance. She even won the $79,000 jackpot on the game show The Weakest Link. Though she displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, she excelled in all things British and literary, answering all her history and geography questions correctly.

During her senior year at Harvard College, Julia Quinn (often known in cyberspace as JQ) realized that she didn't know what she wanted to do with her life. She considered various career paths, including law and business, but eventually decided to attend medical school. However, she deferred her medical studies to pursue writing and has never looked back.

Beyond writing, Julia Quinn is passionate about advocating for causes she strongly believes in. Her work has made her one of only sixteen members of the Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. She continues to inspire readers and aspiring writers around the world.