Gwynne Forster was a renowned American author, known for her romance and general fiction novels. She was born in North Carolina and grew up in Washington, D.C. After coming of voting age, she moved to New York City, where she lived, worked, and studied. Forster's educational background is extensive, holding Bachelor's and Master's degrees in sociology, a Master's in economics/demography, and additional graduate credits in journalism. Her sociology training provided her with a deep understanding of interpersonal relations, which she incorporated into her fiction, often using family as a key aspect of her novels.
Before becoming a successful author, Forster held prestigious positions in the field of demography. She served as the chief of non-medical research in fertility and family planning in the Population Division of the United Nations in New York and was also the chairperson of the International Programme Committee of the International Planned Parenthood Federation in London, England. These positions took her on official business to sixty-three developed and developing countries. Forster's diverse experiences and extensive knowledge in demography greatly enriched the content and depth of her novels.
In her personal life, Forster was a woman of many interests and talents. She sang in her church choir, loved visiting museums, cooking, and gardening. Forster was also a gourmet cook and an avid gardener who enjoyed classical music, opera, jazz, and blues with her husband in New York City. She passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of forty-three novels and numerous accolades. Forster's works have been featured in Black Expressions Magazine, Essence Magazine, and have received rave reviews from Publisher's Weekly. She has won several awards, including the Life Time Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine and the Affaire de Coeur Magazine Hall Of Fame. Forster's contributions to the literary world will always be remembered and celebrated.