Lionel Shriver is an American novelist, journalist, and speaker. She is best known for her 2003 novel We Need to Talk About Kevin, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction. Shriver has written twelve novels, including Big Brother, The Post-Birthday World, and So Much for That. She has also written several non-fiction books, including the memoir A Perfectly Good Family. Shriver is a frequent contributor to The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She is a passionate advocate for freedom of speech and has spoken at numerous events around the world. Shriver is an inspiring figure for aspiring writers and a powerful voice in the literary world.