Elin Lindell made her debut in 2006 with Stora Syndboken that was praised by critics and readers alike. She was, together with her co-author Lisa Bjärbo, awarded a scholarship for best final project. In the same series is also the title Pinsamt. Elin is a journalist and has worked as a web editor at Kamratposten and does freelance work as both an illustrator and a writer.