Suzi Weinert is an award-winning author best known for her Garage Sale Mystery series, which blends thrift-sale intrigue with suspenseful storytelling. Her debut novel, "Garage Sale Stalker," launched the series and was later adapted into a successful Hallmark Movies & Mysteries television franchise, spanning 15 episodes starring Lori Loughlin as protagonist Jennifer Shannon. Weinert has published four mystery-thriller novels in the series, drawing inspiration from her own decades-long passion for garage sales and estate auctions.
A military spouse who moved frequently across the U.S. and abroad, Weinert transformed her experiences navigating thrift shops and swap meets into a literary career later in life. Her novels explore themes of discovery and danger hidden within everyday secondhand finds, with plots often sparked by real-life encounters at sales. She belongs to professional organizations including Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, reflecting her dedication to the genre.
Weinert began her writing journey at age 75, publishing each subsequent novel in her series at 78, 81, and 85. Residing in northern Virginia with her husband, a retired Army General, she has been featured in television interviews, podcasts, and print media for her unique blend of mystery and garage-sale culture. Her work continues to resonate with readers who appreciate clever whodunits rooted in relatable settings.