Heather Morris is a New Zealand-born author and screenwriter, now based in Australia. She initially encountered the story of Lale Sokolov while working in a hospital, where she met Lale and began documenting his experiences. Morris initially wrote the story as a screenplay before adapting it into the bestselling novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Her background in storytelling has allowed her to blend historical facts with engaging, emotionally charged narratives, making her a standout voice in historical fiction.

Morris has continued to write about stories of survival, including the sequel Cilka’s Journey, which follows another survivor of Auschwitz. Her works focus on the resilience of the human spirit, shining a light on untold stories from one of history’s darkest periods. Morris has gained international recognition for her ability to bring these stories to life for modern audiences.