Scarlett Thomas was born on 5 July 1972 in Hammersmith, London. A prolific English author, she is renowned for her contemporary postmodern fiction. Thomas has penned ten novels to date, including notable works such as The End of Mr. Y and PopCo, as well as the Worldquake series aimed at younger readers and Monkeys With Typewriters, a guide on unlocking the power of storytelling.

Thomas's literary expertise extends into the academic realm, where she occupies the role of Professor of Creative Writing & Contemporary Fiction at the University of Kent. Her contribution to literature has not gone unrecognized; her works have been translated into more than 25 languages, and she has been longlisted for the Orange Prize, shortlisted for the South African Boeke Prize, and was once the recipient of an Elle Style Award.

Thomas's engagement with literature is both deep and broad, reflecting her interest in a wide array of subjects. She is currently working on new projects and resides in a Victorian house near the sea, where she enjoys reading Chekhov and Katherine Mansfield.