Kieran Scott, also known by her pen name Kate Brian, was born on March 11, 1974. She is a renowned American author known for her contributions to the genre of chick lit. Some of her notable books include The Princess and the Pauper, Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys, The Virginity Club, Sweet 16, Fake Boyfriend, and the popular Private series.

Under her birth name, Kieran Scott, she has authored books such as She's So Dead to Us, I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader (which was nominated for YALSA's Teens Top Ten), Brunettes Strike Back, A Non-Blonde Cheerleader in Love, and Geek Magnet.

Kate Brian is also the author of the Shadowlands Trilogy (Shadowlands, Hereafter, and Endless) as well as the New York Times bestselling Private and Privilege series.