Nicholas Charles Sparks is an American novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. Born on December 31, 1965, Sparks has captivated the hearts of millions with his storytelling. All of his books have been New York Times bestsellers, with over 130 million copies sold worldwide, translated into more than 50 languages.

Key Works: Sparks penned one of his most renowned stories, The Notebook, over a six-month period at the age of 28. It was published in 1996 and followed by other successful novels including Message in a Bottle (1998), A Walk to Remember (1999), and The Rescue (2000), among many others. His works such as The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle have been adapted into major motion pictures, contributing to a cumulative worldwide gross of over three-quarters of a billion dollars.

Career in Film: Apart from writing, Sparks has served as a producer for various film adaptations of his novels, such as The Choice, The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, and Safe Haven. Notably, The Notebook has also been adapted into a Broadway musical.

Personal Life and Philanthropy: Sparks resides in North Carolina, where many of his novels are set. He is an avid contributor to local and national charities and plays an essential role in the Creative Writing Program (MFA) at the University of Notre Dame. He co-founded The Epiphany School in New Bern, North Carolina, in 2006. The Nicholas Sparks Foundation, established in 2011, aims at improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.