Phil Stamper

Phil Stamper is a bestselling author known for his young adult fiction, often featuring queer joy and characters who are ambitious. He grew up in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio, and developed a passion for storytelling early on. Stamper holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Dayton and an M.A. in Publishing with Creative Writing from Kingston University. He has worked in author development for a major book publisher and lives in New York City with his husband and dog. His work often explores themes of identity, love, and mental health, aiming to provide representation for underrepresented voices.