Delia Owens

Delia Owens is an American author and wildlife scientist who spent over two decades living in remote regions of Africa studying wildlife behavior. Holding a Ph.D. in animal behavior from the University of California, Davis, her early career was dedicated to international nature conservation.

She reached global literary acclaim with her record-breaking debut novel Where the Crawdads Sing, which spent years on bestseller lists and was adapted into a major motion picture. She also co-authored acclaimed non-fiction books about her African research, including Cry of the Kalahari.

Owens’s writing seamlessly blends rich natural observations with deep emotional storytelling. Her work continues to resonate with millions of readers who appreciate her poignant depictions of nature, resilience, and human solitude.