Susan Wilkins is a best-selling author, born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in the United Kingdom. She is renowned for her page-turning and addictive crime fiction novels. Wilkins transitioned from television writing to novelist, bringing her expertise in crafting gripping stories to the page.
With over 130 broadcast credits to her name, Wilkins has made a significant impact in the television industry. Her work includes popular shows such as Casualty and Holby City, Heartbeat, Coronation Street and Eastenders, Footballers’ Wives, Dangerfield and Down to Earth. She also created the pioneering BBC detective drama series, South of the Border. Wilkins’ background in television has provided her with a strong foundation in creating engaging and page-turning stories.
Growing up in Essex, Wilkins pursued a degree in Law, but her passion for writing led her to a career in television drama, spanning over twenty-five years. Her writing is characterized by a deep exploration of human psychology and an interest in how ordinary people end up on the wrong side of the law. The protagonists in her stories tend to be female, and she specializes in writing about female detectives.
Wilkins has lived in various locations in the UK and abroad, but she currently resides in Devon. She can be found walking by the sea every day and drinking too much coffee. Writing is at the heart of Wilkins’ career, and she continues to craft gripping and engaging crime thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats.