Samantha Shannon is a British fantasy author renowned for her richly imagined worlds and compelling narratives. Born on November 8, 1991, in Hammersmith, London, she began writing at the age of fifteen and later studied English Language and Literature at St Anne’s College, Oxford, graduating in 2013.

Shannon’s works have been translated into over twenty-six languages, reflecting her international acclaim . Film and television rights for The Bone Season have been optioned, with Andy Serkis’s The Imaginarium Studios initially acquiring them in 2012, and later by Lunar Park in 2019.

Shannon identifies as sapphic and often incorporates diverse representation in her narratives . She resides in London and continues to engage with readers through her official website and social media platforms.