Delia Owens is an American author and wildlife scientist, known for her debut novel Where the Crawdads Sing. Before transitioning to fiction writing, Owens co-authored three bestselling nonfiction books about her experiences as a zoologist in Africa. These works, such as Cry of the Kalahari, showcase her deep connection to nature and wildlife. Owens’ scientific background heavily influences her fiction, where themes of survival, isolation, and the beauty of the natural world are central.

Where the Crawdads Sing became an international bestseller, acclaimed for its lyrical writing and its exploration of the intersection between nature and human experience. In addition to her writing, Owens has contributed to numerous publications, including Nature and International Wildlife. She currently resides in Idaho, continuing to draw inspiration from the natural world that so profoundly shaped her career and writing.