Miranda Kenneally is an American author best known for her young adult novels. Growing up in Tennessee, Kenneally harbored dreams of becoming an Atlanta Brave, a country singer, or a United Nations interpreter. However, her path led her to a career in writing and a role at the State Department in Washington, D.C.

During her tenure at the State Department, Kenneally had an unforgettable encounter where former President George W. Bush once used her shoulder as an armrest. In addition to her professional work, she is an avid fan of Twitter and Star Trek, and she cherishes the love and support of her husband.

Kenneally is actively engaged with her readers, frequently interacting on social platforms like Twitter, and is known to answer questions on Goodreads. Although she does not respond to direct messages, she welcomes public interactions and inquiries on these platforms.