Gerald Schoenewolf

Gerald Schoenewolf is a licensed psychoanalyst, professor, and prolific author with a diverse body of work spanning psychology, fiction, and film. He has written 30 books, including 14 works on psychology and psychoanalysis, nine novels, and a book of poetry and drawings. His novel "Jennifer and Her Selves" became a top paperback seller in its first edition, while his psychological thriller "Luna" garnered attention for its unique second-person narrative. Schoenewolf has also written 20 screenplays, five of which have won awards at international film festivals, and produced two feature films, "Therapy" and "Brooklyn Nights."

Born in Fredericksburg, Texas, Schoenewolf moved to New York at 19, where he built his career as a psychoanalyst and adjunct professor while pursuing writing. His works often explore psychological depth, blending clinical insight with creative storytelling. Notable novels like "Freud in Love" and "Lizzie" (a fictional account of Lizzie Borden) demonstrate his ability to merge historical and psychological themes. His poetry collection, "Holding On and Letting Go," reflects his introspective style, revised and reissued in 2020.

Schoenewolf continues to publish across genres, with his recent nonfiction work, "The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why," released in August 2023. He resides in Pennsylvania with his wife and pets, maintaining an active literary and academic career. His self-published novels and award-winning screenplays highlight his independence as a creator and his commitment to exploring complex human experiences.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Way You'll Never Be 2009
2 Flugelhorn's Flight: or, Kidnapped by Babes from Outer Space 2009
3 Therapy 2009
4 Holding On and Letting Go 2009
5 An Ordinary Lunacy 2010
6 Scenes from a Man's Life 2010
7 Psychotherapy with People in the Arts 2018
8 4 Screenplays 2019
9 Freud in Love: And Three Other Screenplays 2019
10 The Advenures of Dolly Lahma: Licensed Private Investigator 2020
11 Robodoll 2021
12 Reality 2021
13 The Dhammapada: Teachings of Buddha 2021
14 Lizzie 2022
15 Luna 2023
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 101 Common Therapeutic Blunders 1977
2 Counterresistance: The Therapist's Interference With the Therapeutic Process 1977
3 Sexual Animosity Between Men and Women 1989
4 Turning Points In Analytic Therapy, Volume 2: From Winnicott to Kernberg 1990
5 The Art of Hating 1990
6 The Couples' Guide to Erotic Games: Get Intimate, Be Passionate, Have Fun! 1995
7 The Couple Who Fell in Hate: And Other Tales of Eclectic Psychotherapy 1996
8 The Dictionary of Dream Interpretation: 2nd Edition 1997
9 The Way: According to Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and Seng Tsan 2000
10 111 Common Therapeutic Blunders 2005
11 Forbidden Psychoanalysis 2011
12 Psychoanalytic Centrism 2011
13 Jennifer and Her Selves 2011
14 76 Typical Therapy Mistakes: A Workbook for Psychotherapists 2014
15 The Rise of Feminism 2020
16 Forbidden Psychology: A Book for Dark Minds 2022
17 The Way to Be 2022
18 The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why 2023