Celeste Dador writes cozy, swoony, seasonal romances with big heart and laughs. A former reality TV show semi-finalist on America’s Next Great Author, Celeste is also an advisor with SCBWI, a global nonprofit writing community. Her young adult debut Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights has been featured on WAMU-NPR, NBC4, ABC7, Girls Life, Nerd Daily, and was named one of Book Riot’s Most Anticipated Reads in 2026. Celeste grew up in the Bay Area but now calls Virginia home. Like many of her characters, she’s proudly Filipino American. When writing adult romance, which includes a dash of spice, she uses the pen name C.C. Dador.  Instagram | Substack | Goodreads