Adrienne Brodeur is an accomplished American author, well-known for her works of fiction and memoirs. She was born into a family of writers, but it was not always clear that she would follow in their footsteps. In fact, Brodeur spent her childhood in Massachusetts and New York, and summers on Cape Cod, avoiding the world of letters for as long as she could remember. It was only after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Columbia College and a Master's degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania that Brodeur began to consider a career in writing.
After working in politics and public policy in California for several years, Brodeur realized that her true passion lay in literary works, rather than politics. She made the decision to pursue a career in publishing and has since become a highly respected figure in the industry. Brodeur is the author of the novel "Little Monsters," which was released in July 2023, as well as the memoir "Wild Game," which was a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, NPR, People, and the Washington Post. "Wild Game" is also in development as a Netflix film.
In addition to her work as an author, Brodeur has served as an acquiring editor at HMH Books, a judge for the National Book Award, and the founder of the literary magazine "Zoetrope: All-Story" with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. She has also published essays in a number of prominent publications, including Glamour, O Magazine, The National, The New York Times, and Vogue. Currently, Brodeur serves as the Executive Director of the literary nonprofit Aspen Words, where she continues to make significant contributions to the literary community. She splits her time between Cambridge and Cape Cod with her husband and children.