# Author

The `author` object represents the person who wrote a blog article, including their name, email, and bio.

## Usage Example

```liquid
{%- comment -%} Display article author info {%- endcomment -%}
<div class="author">
  <strong>{{ article.author.first_name }} {{ article.author.last_name }}</strong>
  {% if article.author.bio %}<p>{{ article.author.bio }}</p>{% endif %}
</div>
```

## Properties

### id

Returns the unique ID of the author.

### first_name

Returns the first name of the author.

### last_name

Returns the last name of the author.

### email

Returns the email address of the author.

### bio

Returns a short biography or profile description of the author.

### homepage

Returns the homepage URL of the author, if set.

### image

Returns the URL to the author's avatar or profile image.