Nora Ephron was an American author, screenwriter, and director who wrote many popular films such as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got Mail. She was also a journalist and essayist whose work appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, and other publications. Nora Ephron was part of a larger group of authors, including her sister Delia Ephron, who were known for their wit and humor.