Jamie McGuire, born November 6, 1978, is an American author primarily recognized for her work in the new adult fiction genre. Hailing from Oklahoma, she has achieved significant popularity, particularly with her novel "Beautiful Disaster." McGuire's career trajectory includes a notable period of self-publishing her early works, a strategy she returned to later in her career to maintain control over her digital rights and maximize profits.

Her educational background includes studies at Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center, where she earned an Associate Degree in radiography. Before dedicating herself to writing full-time, she worked as a radiographer for many years. McGuire has resided in various Oklahoma towns and currently lives in Jenks. She is a mother to two daughters and a son. In 2020, she made an unsuccessful bid for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. McGuire also gained attention in 2019 for publicly opposing vaccinations.

Jamie McGuire's literary career is marked by a significant presence in both self-publishing and traditional publishing. She initially self-published her first four novels, including "Providence," "Requiem," "Beautiful Disaster," and "Eden." The immense success of "Beautiful Disaster," which became a New York Times best seller, led to a publishing contract with Atria Books. This contract included the rights to "Beautiful Disaster" and its sequel, "Walking Disaster," as well as the publication of "Beautiful Oblivion," "Red Hill," and "A Beautiful Wedding." Many of her books have achieved best-seller status on lists such as The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2014, McGuire chose to return to self-publishing for "Happenstance," driven by a desire to retain higher profits through ownership of her digital rights. Since then, most of her output has been self-published, with exceptions like "From Here to You" and "All the Little Lights" in 2018.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jamie McGuire spent her formative years in Blackwell, Oklahoma, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1997. Her pursuit of higher education involved attendance at Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center, where she specialized in radiography, earning an Associate Degree of Applied Science. For many years, she practiced as a radiographer before transitioning to a full-time writing career. McGuire's personal life includes raising two daughters and a son. She has lived in Enid, Oklahoma, and now resides in Jenks, Oklahoma. In recent years, she has also been in the public eye for her stance against vaccinations and a brief political endeavor.