Emilie Richards is a successful American author, well-known for her work in various genres of fiction, including romance, mystery, and women's fiction. She was born in Bethesda, Maryland, and has since lived in nine different states across the country, as well as spending some time in Australia. This experience of living in various places has given her a unique perspective on how the places we live shape us as individuals.
Before becoming an author, Richards worked as a family counselor, which has greatly influenced her writing. She has a talent for exploring complex social issues and creating well-developed characters with unique quirks. Richards has written multiple series, including the Ministry is Murder, Shenandoah Album, and MacDonald Sisters series, as well as standalone novels. Her novel 'When We Were Sisters' was particularly well-received, debuting in June 2016.
Richards is a prolific writer, having published over seventy novels in her career. Many of her books have been translated into sixteen different languages and published in over twenty-one countries. She has won several awards for her work, including the prestigious RITA award from Romance Writers of America and multiple awards from RT Book Reviews, including one for career achievement. Ten of her books have been made into television movies in Germany.
In addition to her work as an author, Richards is an avid quilter, knitter, and kayaker. She is also a dedicated mother of four children and enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren. Richards can be found online through her website, blog, Twitter, and Facebook reader page. Her most recent novel, 'The House Guests,' was released in June 2021. Richards' passion for exploring relationships and the human experience continues to drive her work and endear her to readers around the world.