N.K. Jemisin

N.K. Jemisin is an American author of speculative fiction novels. She writes the Inheritance Trilogy series. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Jemisin grew up in New York City and Alabama. She then spent a decade in Massachusetts, prior to moving back to New York City. Jemisin earned her B.S. in psychology from Tulane University and her M. Ed from the University of Maryland College Park. Besides her writing, she also works as a career counselor. Jemisin lives in Brooklyn, New York.