The author of "The Housemaid", previously known as Freida McFadden, has revealed her true identity. The reason for the revelation is reported to be a desire to end the secrecy surrounding her identity, with some outlets suggesting she had kept it hidden for a long time. The exact duration of the secrecy varies, with one outlet reporting it was 23 years, but the decision to reveal her identity is characterized as a personal choice, with phrases such as "I'm tired of this being a secret" and "it's time" cited as her motivation.