Victoria Aveyard is a successful American author and screenwriter, best known for her work in the young adult fantasy genre. She was born in the small town of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and developed a love for books and storytelling at a young age. After graduating from the University of Southern California with a BFA in screenwriting, Aveyard began her career as a writer and quickly gained recognition for her work.
Aveyard's most notable accomplishment is the Red Queen series, a popular fantasy novel series that has gained a large following worldwide. The first novel in the series, also titled Red Queen, was written in the year following Aveyard's graduation from USC. Its success helped Aveyard gain a three-book contract with the HarperCollins publishing house and establish herself as a noteworthy author in the fantasy genre. The series, which includes four books, follows the story of a young woman named Mare Barrow who lives in a world divided by the color of one's blood.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Aveyard is also an accomplished screenwriter. She has worked with Sony Pictures to do the screenwriting for the movie Eternal. Aveyard is known for her unique storytelling style, complex characters, and immersive world-building. Her work continues to captivate and entertain readers of all ages.