Rebecca Wells is an American author, actor, and playwright, born on February 3, 1953. She is renowned for her Ya-Ya Sisterhood series, including the widely acclaimed books Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Little Altars Everywhere, Ya-Yas in Bloom, and The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder.

Rebecca Wells grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, in a world rich with storytelling and vibrant characters. Immersed in an environment of Louisiana raconteurs and her large extended family, Wells' imagination was fostered from a young age. She fondly remembers crafting and performing plays for her siblings, an early indicator of her future career in acting and writing.

Her upbringing on a cotton farm in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, among "loud, funny people," as Rebecca describes them, deeply influenced her work. Her novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, a profound exploration of themes like mother-daughter relationships, female friendship, alcoholism, and spirituality, gained critical acclaim. It stayed on the #1 New York Times Bestseller list for over a year, won the American Booksellers Award, and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize.

This beloved novel has been translated into 28 languages, sold over 6 million copies, and was adapted into a feature film by Warner Brothers. Wells' other best-selling novels, such as Little Altars Everywhere and Ya-Yas in Bloom, further established her reputation as a significant voice in women's literature. Her standalone novel, The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder, introduced readers to a new cast of characters from the enchanting town of Le Clair, Louisiana.

In addition to writing, Rebecca Wells is an accomplished actress and playwright. She toured her one-woman show, Splittin’ Hairs, across the country and starred in her play Gloria Duplex, where she portrayed an erotic dancer in the French Quarter. Her artistic endeavors expand to teaching writing and acting at various universities and engaging audiences with her vibrant storytelling.

Rebecca Wells currently resides on an island in Puget Sound, Washington State, where she continues to write, hike, read, and dance. She offers one-on-one coaching sessions on the "The Soul of Character" and is actively working on a new book.