Erin Morgenstern is an American novelist and multimedia artist. She is best known for her debut novel The Night Circus, which was published in 2011. The novel was a New York Times bestseller and was nominated for several awards, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Morgenstern has also written short stories and essays, and her work has been featured in various publications. She is also an accomplished multimedia artist, creating installations and performances that explore the relationship between art and technology. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. Morgenstern is a graduate of Smith College and currently lives in Massachusetts.