Stephanie Elmas is a British author with a multicultural background, having been born in Hong Kong to an English father and Czech mother before settling in Bristol during her childhood. She studied English in London and later earned a Master's degree in Victorian fiction, which sparked her fascination with the darker elements of Victorian-era literature.
Her academic focus on Victorian sensation writing significantly influenced her literary style, characterized by atmospheric tension and psychological depth. Beyond writing, Elmas has worked as a headhunter and taught English in Japan, experiences that contribute to her nuanced storytelling. She currently resides in Surrey with her family.