A.S.A Harrison, whose real name was Susan Harrison, was a highly respected author and artist from Canada. She was born on March 7, 1948, and was best known for her psychological thriller novels, which were published under the name A.S.A Harrison. Harrison was also a performance artist and typesetter before she became a published author.
Harrison's first novel, "The Silent Wife," was released in 2013 and quickly gained critical acclaim. The book tells the story of a slow disintegration of an unhealthy marriage and is considered to be a part of the Domestic Noir subgenre. Sadly, Harrison passed away just before the book's release due to cancer. She was 65 years old at the time of her death.
Prior to her death, Harrison had written several other books including "Orgasms" (1974), "Revelations" (1987), and "Zodicat Speaks" (1996). She was working on developing another psychological thriller at the time of her death. In October 2013, a memorial was held at the Ontario Art Gallery in Toronto to celebrate Harrison's life and contributions to society. The memorial was attended by family, close friends, and colleagues who shared stories and memories of Harrison, highlighting her purposeful, intelligent, and curious approach to life.
Harrison was married to the visual artist John Massey and lived in Toronto. Her husband and loved ones remember her as a woman who lived with purpose, tremendous intelligence, and curiosity. Her work continues to be celebrated and read by many, and she is remembered as an important contributor to the literary and artistic communities in Canada.