Vivian Vande Velde is an American author who writes primarily for children and young adults. She began writing at age 28, the year her daughter was born, and has been publishing relatively consistently since. She currently resides in Rochester, New York. She is involved in multiple circles/groups of young writers in the Rochester area, along with authors such as Bruce Coville and Cynthia DeFelice. Her novels and short story collections usually contain elements of horror, fantasy, and humor. Her book Never Trust a Dead Man received the 2000 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel. She has said that she enjoys writing for children. She does school talks for children, attends book conventions, and also gives writing classes. One of her short stories was included in Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales. 

January 1st, 1951 in Rochester (Age 73)