Susie Orman Schnall

Susie Orman Schnall is an accomplished American author, known for her fiction novels that often fall under the genres of historical fiction, romantic fiction, and women's fiction. Schnall was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in the city that would later inspire some of her writing. She currently resides in Purchase, New York, with her husband and their three children.

In addition to being a successful author, Schnall has had her writing featured in various publications, including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest, and Glamour. Schnall has also used her experience and expertise to speak extensively on the topic of work-life balance. She is the founder of The Balance Project interview series, which features interviews with various women about their experiences with balancing work and personal life.

Schnall is the author of four novels: WE CAME HERE TO SHINE, THE SUBWAY GIRLS, THE BALANCE PROJECT, and ON GRACE. These novels showcase Schnall's ability to write engaging and thought-provoking stories that capture the reader's attention. With her writing, Schnall transports readers to different worlds and times, allowing them to escape and immerse themselves in a captivating story.

Schnall's upbringing in Los Angeles and her education at the University of Pennsylvania have provided her with a unique perspective and voice in her writing. In her free time, Schnall enjoys hobbies such as reading, hiking, seeing movies, and creating elaborate cheese plates for Friday night happy hour. She is also learning how to watercolor and attempting to figure out how to knit. Schnall is an active presence on social media, with accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where she shares updates on her writing and personal life.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 On Grace 2013
2 The Balance Project 2015
3 The Subway Girls 2018
4 We Came Here to Shine 2020
5 Anna Bright Is Hiding Something 2024