Delia Owens is an American author best known for her debut novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, which captivated readers worldwide with its beautiful prose and intriguing murder mystery wrapped in a coming-of-age story. This book not only became a bestseller but was also adapted into a major motion picture. Owens' work primarily explores themes related to nature and the human experience, drawing heavily from her background as a wildlife scientist.

Before turning to fiction, Owens co-authored three non-fiction books about her life as a conservationist in Africa. These titles include Cry of the Kalahari, The Eye of the Elephant, and Secrets of the Savanna, which highlight her experiences and research on the African continent alongside her then-husband Mark Owens.

Delia Owens was born in Southern Georgia, which heavily inspires the lush, wild settings of her fiction. She spent many years in Africa studying and protecting wildlife, which has influenced much of her writing themes. Apart from her love for nature and animals, Owens enjoys exploring the natural surroundings wherever she resides, often reflecting these themes in her writings.