Susan Isaacs (b.1943) is an acclaimed American author and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful novels that often feature strong female protagonists.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Isaacs attended Queens College, City University of New York, where she graduated with a degree in English in 1965. Isaacs initially worked as a senior editor at Seventeen magazine and later pursued a successful career in freelance writing, contributing to publications like The New York Times and Newsday.
Her début novel, Compromising Positions (1978,) a murder mystery set in suburban Long Island, was a critical and commercial success and was later adapted into a film in 1985. Following this, Isaacs published Close Relations (1980,) a humorous exploration of family dynamics and romantic entanglements.
Another notable work, Almost Paradise (1984,) delves into the complexities of marriage and personal aspirations. Isaacs continued to captivate readers with Magic Hour (1991,) a suspenseful novel about a female detective investigating a high-profile kidnapping. Her other popular novels include Shining Through (1988,) a World War II espionage thriller adapted into a film in 1992, and Red, White and Blue (1998,) which examines themes of identity and heritage.
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Keep in mind that the only person to write for is yourself. Tell the story you most desperately want to read.
—Susan Isaacs
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