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Kearsley, Susanna (aka Emma Cole)
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Susanna Kearsley/Emma Cole Susanna Kearsley was working as a museum curator when she wrote her first book on a dare from her sister and realized that writing was all that she wanted to do. She left the museum and worked as a waitress instead while she wrote her second novel, which went on to win the U.K.'s Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize in 1993. Since then, her books have been translated into several languages, selected for The Mystery Guild, condensed for Reader's Digest, and optioned for film. |
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In 2006, she was encouraged by her publishers and agents to create a thriller-writing alter ego for her eighth book, which appeared to be the first book in a series and was slightly different than her other stories of suspense, so "Emma Cole" was born.
Writing under both names, she balances her daily work schedule with being a stay-at-home mother of two, and is very happy.
Selected Bibliography
As Susanna Kearsley:
- Mariana. London: Transworld Publishers, 1994
- The Splendour Falls. London: Transworld Publishers, 1995
- The Shadowy Horses. London, Victor Gollancz, 1997
- Named of the Dragon. London, Victor Gollancz, 1998
- Season of Storms. Toronto, McArthur & Company, 2001
- The Winter Sea. London, Allison & Busby, 2008
As Emma Cole:
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Every Secret Thing. London, Allison & Busby, 2006 "This is crime writing at its most complex, intelligent best – exhausting and quite breathtaking." EditRed |
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The Winter Sea "A deeply-engaging romance and a compelling historical novel...Susanna Kearsley has written a marvellous book" Bernard Cornwell |
Awards:
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Winner, Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize, 1993, for Mariana
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Finalist, Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel, 2007, for Every Secret Thing
Websites:
www.susannakearsley.com
www.emmacole.ca
Email:
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