Katherine Ryder is a pseudonym shared by two authors: Stephanie Elliott and James Noble.
Stephanie Elliott is an American writer and editor who has lived in New York for over twenty years after graduating. The big city became an important source of inspiration for her, often acting as a key element in her works, where it plays a significant role in the development of the plot. Stephanie currently resides in Maine with her husband and daughter.
James Noble, the second part of the creative duo, is a British writer born and raised in London, where he still lives. He actively works under various pseudonyms and writes books in various genres - from science fiction to horror and romance.
Created under the pseudonym Catherine Ryder, the bibliography includes six books in the "Kiss Me in..." series.