Born in Santa Barbara and educated at New York University before earning her master's in fiction from the University of Southern California, Rachel Hochhauser has established herself as both a compelling storyteller and successful entrepreneur. Beyond her literary pursuits, she co-founded Piecework, a design-forward company, demonstrating her creative versatility across multiple disciplines. Now residing in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two daughters, Hochhauser balances her roles as writer, business owner, and mother while crafting narratives that resonate with contemporary readers.

Hochhauser's debut novel Lady Tremaine catapulted her to New York Times bestselling author status and earned recognition as a Reese's Book Club Pick, marking her as a significant new voice in literary fiction. Her work reimagines familiar stories through fresh perspectives, breathing new life into classic narratives while exploring themes of family, identity, and the complex motivations that drive human behavior. Before her novel's success, her short fiction appeared in various literary journals, showcasing her ability to craft compelling stories across different formats and establishing the foundation for her breakthrough into mainstream literary success.