Wendy Heard

Wendy Heard
Websitewww.wendyheard.com

Wendy Heard is an American novelist. She is the author of several books, including thrillers for both young adults and adult readers.

Career

After releasing two thrillers for adult readers, Hunting Annabelle and The Kill Club,[1] Heard released her young adult debut, She's Too Pretty to Burn, in 2021. The book was inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray.[2] Her next three novels, Dead End Girls[3], We'll Never Tell, and Such A Lucky Girl,[4] were also YA titles.[5] Her next adult novel, an upmarket, suspenseful reincarnation mystery, was titled How the Story Always Ends[6].

Heard holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art and a Master's degree in Education. She queried four novels before finding her literary agent, Lauren Spieller. [7][8] She served as a mentor for Pitch Wars, a writing contest that paired aspiring novelists with industry professionals for developmental edits[9][10], where she selected Wanda Morris's All Her Little Secrets.[11] After Pitch Wars, the book sold to William Morrow for publication in 2021.[12][13]

Heard wrote in secret for most of her life before being published.[14] She hosts online classes for aspiring writers[15] and provides editorial services on a freelance basis.[16] Heard co-hosted the Unlikeable Female Characters podcast with authors Layne Fargo and Kristen LePionka. [17]

Personal life

Heard is from California. Growing up, her father lived in San Francisco; she lived in Los Angeles with her mother, as well as San Diego, briefly.[18] She has spent most of her life in Los Angeles. [19] She has tattoos commemorating her first three published novels.[20] Heard openly identifies as bisexual.[21][22][23][24]

Books

References

  1. ↑ Iglesias, Gabino (2020-02-20). "A Murder Club Instruction Manual: An Interview with Wendy Heard". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  2. ↑ Leary, Alaina (2021-03-30). "Q&A With Wendy Heard, She's Too Pretty to Burn". We Need Diverse Books. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  3. ↑ Ius, Dawn (2022-05-02). "Up Close: Wendy Heard". THE BIG THRILL. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  4. ↑ "Such a Lucky Girl". Goodreads. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  5. ↑ Adler, Dahlia (2022-12-19). "Most Anticipated Young Adult Books: January-June 2023". LGBTQ Reads. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  6. ↑ "How the Story Always Ends: A Novel". Goodreads. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  7. ↑ McGinnis, Mindy (2019-07-30). "500 Queries In 6 Years: Wendy Heard". Mindy McGinnis. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  8. ↑ "Success Story: Agent Lauren Spieller and Author Wendy Heard – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website". manuscriptwishlist.com. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  9. ↑ "The Plight of Pitch Wars". Quillette. 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  10. ↑ "Pitch Wars – Emily Thiede". 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  11. ↑ Hartwell, Elena (2021-11-18). "All Her Little Secrets: A New Thriller by Wanda M Morris". The Mystery of Writing. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  12. ↑ "All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M Morris". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  13. ↑ Writers, International Thriller (2021-11-03). "Q&A With Author Wanda M. Morris". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  14. ↑ Iglesias, Gabino (2020-04-28). "Review: Skin Stories by Wendy Heard". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  15. ↑ "The Busy Writer". The Busy Writer. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  16. ↑ "Wendy Heard - Editor". Reedsy. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  17. ↑ "Unlikeable Female Characters". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  18. ↑ Chacko, Diya (2023-06-13). "Why Summer is key to Wendy Heard's California-set thriller, 'You Can Trust Me'". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  19. ↑ "A Murder Club Instruction Manual: An Interview with Wendy Heard". Los Angeles Review of Books. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  20. ↑ Iglesias, Gabino (2020-04-28). "Review: Skin Stories by Wendy Heard". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  21. ↑ Characters, Unlikeable Female (2020-09-16). "The Trope of the Bad Bisexual". CrimeReads. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  22. ↑ "Why Summer is key to Wendy Heard's California-set thriller, 'You Can Trust Me'". Orange County Register. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  23. ↑ Heard, Wendy (2020-01-05). "Queer Women In Crime Fiction - CURVE". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  24. ↑ "Up Close: Wendy Heard – THE BIG THRILL". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  25. ↑ "Review: Hunting Annabelle". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  26. ↑ Hendricks, Jaime Lynn (2019). "Review: The Kill Club" (PDF). Suspense Magazine. Vol. 87. p. 33. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  27. ↑ "The Kill Club Review". Kirkus Reviews. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  28. ↑ Koehler, Mimi (2021-01-22). "#ReadWithPride: She's Too Pretty To Burn by Wendy Heard". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  29. ↑ Mealy, Denise (2021-03-29). "She's Too Pretty to Burn, by Wendy Heard - Book Review". The Children's Book Review. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  30. ↑ Kennelly, Savannah (2022-06-15). "1 Author, 7 Questions: Wendy Heard". The NOVL. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  31. ↑ Adler, Dahlia (2023-06-13). "New Releases: June 13, 2023". LGBTQ Reads. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  32. ↑ Sheridan, Doreen (2023-07-21). "Book Review: You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard". Criminal Element. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  33. ↑ Such a Lucky Girl. 2025-10-06. ISBN 978-0-316-48295-0.
  34. ↑ "How the Story Always Ends by Wendy Heard: 9780593599341 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
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