Katherine Ewell

Katherine Ewell wrote Dear Killer at age 17 and published it at 18 through HarperCollins.

As a Stanford freshman, she balances her studies with her writing career.

Ewell's diverse interests include horseback riding, reading, science, and sci-fi.

She describes herself as both a girly-girl and a geek, highlighting her multifaceted personality.

Her young age at the time of writing and publishing Dear Killer garnered attention, with some readers impressed by her accomplishment while others felt the book's flaws reflected her inexperience.

Despite mixed reviews, Ewell's early entry into the publishing world demonstrates her ambition and potential as a young author.