Roshani Chokshi is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author known for her enchanting children's books including the series The Star-Touched Queen, The Gilded Wolves, and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which Time Magazine named one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. Her adult debut, The Last Tale of The Flower Bride, achieved the status of a #1 Sunday Times bestseller.

Her works are celebrated for weaving intricate narratives that draw upon world mythology and folklore, and her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages. In addition to her writing career, Chokshi is actively involved in cultural efforts as a member of the National Leadership Board for the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Roshani Chokshi resides in Georgia with her husband and their mischievous cat, whose diabolical plans must regularly be thwarted.