Michelle Zink is an American author renowned for her gothic fantasy series, Prophecy of the Sisters and A Temptation of Angels. Her debut series was critically acclaimed, earning a spot on Booklist's Top 10 First Novels for Youth and the Autumn 2009 Indie Next List. The series also received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist and was recognized on various prestigious lists including the Lonestar List and the New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age.

Michelle has collaborated with Freeform on several book/TV companion projects, notably Once Upon a Time: Henry and Violet, an official canon piece in the Once Upon a Time universe. Her works extend beyond traditional publishing, as she has become an advocate for indie publishing, mentoring and coaching traditionally published authors since 2016.

In 2015, Michelle ventured into indie publishing under the pen name Michelle St. James and has since built a substantial indie catalog. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and translated into over twenty languages.

She resides in a converted barn, enjoying life with her 80-pound pup and three cats. Michelle spends her free time doing yoga, discussing indie publishing, and reminiscing about TV shows like Succession.