Amy Plum is an American-born author, renowned for her work in young adult fiction, particularly her internationally bestselling "Die for Me" series. Born in 1967 in Portland, Oregon, she was raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in what she describes as a restrictive environment. This upbringing influenced her decision to seek broader horizons, leading her to study psychology at Wheaton College in Illinois, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Her academic journey continued in London, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Medieval Art History from the Courtauld Institute, specializing in Early Sienese Painting (1260-1348). This background as an art historian has subtly shaped her creative works, often infusing them with vivid settings and historical undertones.