Alice May Oseman, born on October 16, 1994, is an English author known for her impactful young adult fiction. She secured her first publishing deal at 17 and published her first novel “Solitaire” in 2014. Her novels include “I Was Born for This,” “Radio Silence,” and “Loveless”. Alice also wrote and illustrated the webcomic Heartstopper, which has been published as multiple graphic novels. Her novels focus on contemporary teenage life in the UK and have received acclaim.