Susan Bishop Crispell is an author known for her women's fiction and young adult novels that blend contemporary storytelling with subtle magical realism. She has published four novels, including the women's fiction titles "The Secret Ingredient of Wishes" (2016) and "Dreaming in Chocolate" (2018), the latter of which was selected as a SIBA Okra Pick for Winter 2018. Her young adult works include "The Holloway Girls" (2022) and "The Broken Hearts Club" (2023). Crispell's writing often explores themes of love, family, and the hidden magic in everyday life.
Born in Tennessee and raised in the Appalachian mountains, Crispell earned a BFA in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She spent two decades living near the North Carolina coast before relocating to Scotland with her husband and their two cats, Whisky and Orkney. Her background and surroundings frequently influence her work, which is characterized by warm, heartfelt narratives and a touch of whimsy. An avid observer of life's small wonders, Crispell infuses her stories with a sense of enchantment that resonates with readers.
Crispell continues to write fiction that captures the intersection of the ordinary and the extraordinary. Her novels have garnered recognition for their unique blend of realism and magic, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary women's fiction and young adult literature.