Sarah Blakley-Cartwright is an American author best known for her debut novel "Red Riding Hood", a dark and romantic retelling of the classic fairy tale written to accompany the 2011 film of the same name directed by Catherine Hardwicke. A graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, Blakley-Cartwright brings a sharp literary sensibility and a flair for atmospheric storytelling to her work. Her novel became a New York Times bestseller, captivating readers with its brooding medieval setting, mystery, and suspense. She continues to write, drawing on her passion for reimagining timeless stories for contemporary audiences.