Wendy Heard
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| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United states |
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| Organization | Reedsy (Editor) |
| Website | wendyheard |
Wendy Heard is an American author, editor, educator, and instructional designer known for her work in suspense and thriller fiction for adults and teens. She has authored several acclaimed novels, including The Kill Club, She's Too Pretty to Burn, and Dead End Girls.[1][2]
She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America. Heard also contributes to Crimereads.com, and Writer's Digest, and co-hosts the Unlikeable Female Characters podcast.[3]
Early life and education
Heard was born in San Francisco and has spent most of her life in Los Angeles, California.
She earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2006 and later obtained a master's degree in educational leadership from Concordia University, Portland, in 2015.
Career
Hear started her career in 2015 as a technical writer and instructional designer for educational institutions such as CASAS, CalPro, the Burbank Unified School District, Instructure, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. She has developed training modules and materials for professionals and educators.[4]
In the adult fiction genre, Heard released her debut novel, Hunting Annabelle, in 2018, and then The Kill Club (2019) and You Can Trust Me (2023). In 2021, she made her foray into young adult fiction with She's Too Pretty to Burn. Known for exploring intense themes such as violence, sexual assault, and suspense, Heard's writing style captivates readers with its gripping narratives.[5]
She is a member of various writing organizations, such as Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America, and contributes to publications like Crimereads.com and Writer’s Digest.[6][7]
In addition to her writing career, Heard offers online writing classes through her platform, The Busy Writer, covering topics like time management and storytelling.[8]
Heard is also an editor at Reedsy, providing various editorial services.[9][10]
Heard is active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, where she shares updates about her work and engages with her audience. She also offers exclusive content, including short stories and interactive fiction games, through her newsletter.[11]
Bibliography
Adult Books
- Hunting Annabelle (2018)
- The Kill Club (2019)
- You Can Trust Me (2023)
Young Adult Books
- We’ll Never Tell (May 2023)[12]
- Dead End Girls (2022)
- She’s Too Pretty To Burn (2021)
Personal life
Heard resides in Los Angeles, California, where she enjoys hiking and exploring bookstores in her free time. She has an affinity for vintage items and has amassed a collection of thrillers and adventure books from the 1980s.
References
- ↑ Heard, Wendy (2 April 2024). "You Can Trust Me". books.google.co.in. Random House Publishing Group. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Audible.com | Try Audible Free Today". www.audible.in. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard". us.macmillan.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard - Harlequin.com". www.harlequin.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard | Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Meet the Author: Wendy Heard". Brilliant Books. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "A Murder Club Instruction Manual: An Interview with Wendy Heard". Los Angeles Review of Books. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard". Hachette Book Group. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "1 Author, 7 Questions: Wendy Heard". The NOVL. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wendy Heard: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "In Conversation with Wendy Heard, Author of "We'll Never Tell"". Annabelle's Book Club LA. Retrieved 31 May 2024.