Fern Michaels

About

Bestselling American romance and thriller novelist whose popular books include Crown Jewel, Pretty Woman, and the Captive and Texas series.

Before Fame

She published her debut novel, Pride and Passion, in 1975.

Trivia

After separating from her husband, she moved to a historic plantation house in South Carolina.

Family Life

Born Mary Ruth Kuczkir in Pennsylvania, she later settled in New Jersey with her husband and five children.

Associated With

She and fellow American writer Debbie Macomber both had successful careers as romance novelists.