Kieran Scott (born March 11, 1974), also known by her pen name Kate Brian, is a renowned American author of chick lit books. Her notable works 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. Books published under her real name, Kieran Scott, include She's So Dead to Us, I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader (nominated for YALSA's Teens Top Ten), Brunettes Strike Back, A Non-Blonde Cheerleader in Love, and Geek Magnet.

Additionally, Kate Brian is known for the SHADOWLANDS TRILOGY (SHADOWLANDS, HEREAFTER & ENDLESS), as well as the New York Times bestselling PRIVATE and PRIVILEGE series. She also writes teen fiction under her real name Kieran Scott.