Susane Colasanti is a bestselling American author known for her young-adult fiction. Born on May 1, 1973, Susane has captivated readers with her relatable and heartfelt stories. She has published 11 young-adult titles since 2006, including popular books like When It Happens, Take Me There, Waiting for You, Something Like Fate, So Much Closer, Keep Holding On, All I Need, Now and Forever, and the City Love trilogy.

Susane holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from New York University. Before becoming a full-time author in 2007, she worked as a high school science teacher for ten years. She resides in New York City, where she continues to write and inspire her audience.