Ingrid Persaud is a Trinidadian author known for her literary works that explore themes of family, love, and relationships against the backdrop of Caribbean culture and society. Born and raised in Trinidad, she later lived in Barbados and the United Kingdom, which has influenced the multicultural perspectives found in her writing. Her writing style is often celebrated for its emotional depth and authenticity. Persaud gained significant attention for her debut novel "Love After Love," which won the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for the Caribbean region, and the Costa First Novel Award in 2020. The novel has been praised for its compelling narrative, rich dialogue that captures the Trinidadian vernacular, and vivid portrayal of its characters' complex lives.