Candace Bushnell is an American author and television producer, best known for her book Sex and the City. Published in 1996, the book explores the lives and relationships of four women living in New York City. It became a cultural phenomenon and was later adapted into a successful television series and two feature films. Bushnell's writing often focuses on themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of modern life. In addition to Sex and the City, she has written several other novels, including The Carrie Diaries and One Fifth Avenue, further establishing her reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.