Shirley Tallman

Shirley Tallman is a successful American author, best known for her historical fiction novels. She was born in Los Angeles, California, and developed a love for writing at a young age. After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area as a teenager, Tallman pursued her passion for storytelling and obtained a BA degree in Radio and Television at San Jose State University.

During her career, Tallman has worn many hats, including working as a Traffic Manager, scriptwriter, and director for KNTV, a local ABC affiliate station. She also worked as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airlines, using her travels to gather ideas and inspiration for her future novels. Tallman's dedication to her craft paid off when she sold her first novel, leading to a successful career as a writer.

Tallman has written fifteen books, including ten contemporary Harlequin/Silhouette romances under the pseudonym Erin Ross. She has also written and sold television scripts to NBC, CBS, and ABC, including the movie "THE BABYSITTER'S SEDUCTION" and the story "LILI" for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation. Tallman currently resides in Eugene, Oregon, with her husband, where she continues to work on movie projects and the Sarah Woolson mystery series.

Tallman is a member of various writing organizations, including Mystery Writers of America, Novelist's Inc., Sisters In Crime, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers' Association, Willamette Valley Writers, and the Oregon Writer's Colony. She welcomes visitors to her website, where she offers great monthly giveaways and contests to celebrate the release of her books. Tallman's passion for writing and storytelling is evident in her work, which has captivated audiences and earned her a well-deserved reputation as a talented author.
Sarah Woolson Books
# Title Year
1 Murder on Nob Hill 2004
2 The Russian Hill Murders 2005
3 The Cliff House Strangler 2007
4 Scandal on Rincon Hill 2010
5 Death on Telegraph Hill 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Time for Tomorrow 1983
2 Flower of the Orient 1983
3 Fragrant Harbor 1984
4 Tide's End 1984
5 Odds Against 1984
6 Second Harvest 1984
7 Roses for Remembering 1985
8 Willing Spirit 1986
9 Carnival Madness 1987