Susan Longhi King, also known as Susan Gabriel and Susan Fraser King, is an American author of fiction, particularly known for her historically set novels. She was born in 1951 and has won multiple awards under her various names. Her writing is widely praised for its lyrical style and historical detail, making her a popular and respected figure in historical fiction.
As an accomplished author, Susan King holds a B.A. in art and an M.A. in art history, with postgraduate work in medieval studies. Prior to her writing career, she worked as an art history lecturer. These academic credentials are evident in her writing, which is known for its meticulous historical accuracy and richly detailed settings.
Susan King is a bestselling, award-winning author with over 20 historical novels and novellas to her name. Her first novel, The Black Thorne's Rose, was published in 1994, and she has since written numerous historical romances under the names Susan King and Sarah Gabriel. As Susan Fraser King, she is the author of Lady Macbeth: A Novel and Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Margaret of Scotland, both of which were published by Random House. Many of her backlist novels are now available as e-books, with more releases planned.
In addition to her writing, Susan King is a founding member of the successful author blog "Word Wenches." She holds a graduate degree in medieval art history and is known for her meticulous research and attention to historical detail. She visits Scotland as often as possible for research and relaxation, and currently lives in Maryland with her family. Fans of Susan King's work can learn more about her books and e-books at her official websites, Susanfraserking.com, Susankingbooks.com, and Wordwenches.com.