Veronica Roth, born on August 19, 1988, is an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer. She grew up outside of Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University. Presently, she resides in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and dog, dedicating herself full-time to writing.

Roth is best known as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent Series (Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, and Four: A Divergent Collection), which has achieved global success, selling more than 35 million copies worldwide. The series has also been adapted into three major motion pictures. Additionally, she is the author of Arch-Conspirator, Poster Girl, Chosen Ones, the short story collection The End and Other Beginnings, and the Carve the Mark duology.

Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Goodreads Favorite Book of 2011 and the best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction story in 2012. For the latest news, writing thoughts, book recommendations, and more, followers can sign up for Veronica's newsletter through her website.