Suzanne Park is a Korean-American author who was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She has a unique background as a former stand-up comedian, having appeared on BET and being the winner of the Seattle Sierra Mist Comedy Competition. Park was also a finalist in the Oxygen Network's "Girls Behaving Badly" talent search and a semi-finalist in NBC's "Stand Up For Diversity" showcase in San Francisco, where she shared the stage with Ali Wong and Nico Santos.
Park's experiences as a comedian have undoubtedly influenced her writing, adding a layer of humor and wit to her work. She is known for her ability to tackle important social issues with humor and sensitivity. Park's writing is informed by her experiences as a Korean-American woman, and she often explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging in her work.
In addition to her career as a writer and comedian, Park is also a wife and mother. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, children, and a sneaky rat that frequents her back patio. When she's not writing or spending time with her family, Park can often be found procrastinating, a fact that she readily admits with good humor. Despite her tendency to put things off, Park is a prolific and talented writer, and her work has resonated with readers around the world.