Bridie Clark was raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, and developed a love for reading and writing early on. She graduated from Harvard College, where she spent much of her time as an editor of The Harvard Crimson. After graduating, Clark worked as a book and magazine editor, and wrote articles for The New York Times, Vanity Fair, New York, Quest, and Elegant Bride.
Bridie Clark has published two novels, Because She Can and The Overnight Socialite. She also co-wrote The Gawker Guide to Conquering All Media, and co-founded Blue State Coffee. Clark currently lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.