Alex Flinn is a distinguished American author, celebrated for her works in the science fiction, romance, fantasy, and young adult genres. She has written a total of twelve books and one original e-book, with her works appearing on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists. Flinn's books have been translated into over twenty foreign languages, a testament to her global appeal.
Flinn was born in Glen Cove, New York, and spent her formative years on Salem Court street. Her upbringing in this location, she believes, played a significant role in her fascination with witches and the supernatural. When Flinn was five years old, her mother suggested that she become an author, a proposal that she has since embraced. Despite facing numerous rejections as a child, Flinn persisted in her writing pursuits, eventually achieving success in her literary career.
Flinn's early education was marked by her precocious reading abilities, although she initially refused to read programmed readers required by the school system. She moved to Miami during her middle school years, where she struggled to make friends. However, she found solace in reading and writing, eventually developing her writing skills to a professional level. Flinn went on to study opera in college and then law school, where she gained valuable experience in writing for a discerning audience with limited attention spans. This experience proved invaluable in her later career as a young adult author.
Flinn's writing is inspired by her personal experiences and social issues that she feels are important to address. Her debut novel, Breathing Underwater, deals with the serious issue of dating violence and is based on her experiences interning with the State Attorney's Office and volunteering with battered women. Flinn's writing is informed by her desire to create books that she would have enjoyed as a teenager, allowing her to reconnect with her inner child. She currently resides in Palmetto Bay, a suburb of Miami, with her husband, daughters, dogs, and cats.