Therese Walsh is a critically acclaimed novelist known for her psychological fiction, blending dark themes with whimsical storytelling. Her debut novel, "The Last Will of Moira Leahy," published in 2009 by Shaye Areheart Books, was named one of January Magazine’s best books of the year and became a Target Breakout Book. Her second novel, "The Moon Sisters," released in 2014 by Crown, earned starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal and was listed among the Best Books of 2014 by both publications. Walsh’s works often explore protagonists overcoming past tragedies to forge hopeful futures.
Beyond her fiction writing, Walsh is the co-founder and Editorial Director of Writer Unboxed, an award-winning blog and online community for writers, recognized annually by Writer’s Digest since 2007. She also served as the architectural editor for "Author in Progress," a Writer Unboxed anthology published by Writer’s Digest in 2016. Prior to her career in fiction, Walsh worked as a researcher and writer for Prevention magazine and contributed hundreds of articles on health and wellness to consumer publications. She holds a master’s degree in psychology, which informs her nuanced character studies and narrative depth. Walsh resides in New York with her family and their Jack Russell terrier.