Tasha Suri is a distinguished British fantasy author known for her captivating storytelling and richly woven narratives. A former academic librarian, Suri's literary career soared with her debut novel Empire of Sand, which was published in 2018. This novel not only garnered her the Best Newcomer (Sydney J Bounds) Award at the 2019 British Fantasy Awards, but it also secured a spot on Time Magazine's list of the 100 best fantasy books of all time in 2020.

Continuing her streak of excellence, Suri's novel The Jasmine Throne won the prestigious World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 2022. Born in Harrow, northwest London, Suri grew up in London and pursued her passion for the written word by studying English and creative writing at the University of Warwick. After graduating, she chose to stay in London, balancing her time between her roles as a librarian and an author.

Suri's works, including The Books of Ambha duology and The Burning Kingdoms trilogy, showcase her love for South Asian history and culture. Her personal experiences, having toured India during childhood holidays, resonate through her narratives, often intertwining the magical with the historical.

When not engrossed in creating new worlds, Suri enjoys crying over TV shows, collecting notebooks, and indulging in reading about South Asian history. She shares her life with her family and a cat in a London home that offers a touch of the supernatural.