Susan's first book was published in 1987 and since then she has been published by a variety of major publishers. A trained teacher she has found herself unable to completely abandon the profession and is a frequent workshop leader and speaker at writerconferences, including the literary institution Fields End and the legendary Maui Writers Conference. Her novel The Charm School was voted one of RWA's Favorite Books of the Year. She is the proud recipient of three RITA awards for Lakeside Cottage, Lord of the Night and The Mistress, and is often a finalist for the prestigious award. Her books appear regularly on numerous Best Of lists.Susan enjoys many hobbies, including sitting in the hot tub while talking to her mother on the phone, kickboxing, cleaning the can opener, sculpting with butter and growing her hair. She lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with her family.
Susan Wiggs writes poignant, unforgettable stories of every woman's hopes and dreams. --Susan Elizabeth Phillip, #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Star I See Tonight Once again, Wiggs proves she's a master of both historical and contemporary romance, unfolding the story in slow, delicious layers. --Library Journal Real and true and unforgettable. --Booklist [Wiggs is] one of our best observers of stories of the heart [who] knows how to capture emotion on virtually every page of every book. --Salem Statesman Journal Susan Wiggs creates fresh, unique, and exciting tales. --Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author of Promise Not to Tell A richly textured story that successfully moves beyond the conventions of the romance genre, this book will polish Wiggs's already glowing reputation. --Publishers Weekly